Benefits Breakdown

Brown & Brown
  • 5.0 (25)
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Benefits Breakdown

It’s no secret, employee benefits are complicated. We’re here to break things down and help you build a roadmap for your approach to benefits. Together with our expert guests, we’ll explore complex, counterintuitive, and compelling topics that give you a better understanding of the “whys” of the industry. 

  1. JUN 18

    Benefits Audits | Fiduciary Oversight, Claims Accuracy & Hidden Opportunities

    Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Tammy Miller, Executive VP of Auditing at Brown & Brown. Tammy breaks down the essentials of healthcare and pharmacy audits—why they matter, how they’re conducted and what employers often overlook. The team explores audit triggers, common findings like duplicate claims and misapplied copays and the growing importance of fiduciary responsibility. They also dive into fraud, waste and abuse detection, and how audits can benefit both plan sponsors and administrators. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    24 min

  2. APR 22

    Navigating the Absence Market, PFML and the Employee Experience

    The team welcomes Melanie Payton, National Practice Leader for the Brown & Brown Absence team. In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the current state of the market, highlighting the significant impact of absence costs, which now surpass medical expenses, and the evolving regulatory climate driven by generational shifts in employee expectations. We explore the complexities of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) legislation, with new mandates on the horizon and the decision-making process between state-run and private plans. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of enhancing the employee experience through technology and centralized resources, and the critical role of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in providing necessary accommodations and training for supervisors. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of these pivotal topics and their implications for employers and employees alike.  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    30 min

  3. APR 8

    People Analytics and Thriving in '25 | 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 3 of 3)

    Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Julie Turpin, Chief People Officer of Brown & Brown to discuss the latest trends in People Analytics and how they are shaping the future of HR. Julie highlights the importance of collecting, analyzing and applying data related to employees to improve business outcomes. This enables HR departments to gain data-driven insights for decision-making on various people processes, such as recruitment, retention, performance management and diversity initiatives.  The team delves into the concept of Thriving in '25, exploring how to foster a culture of open communication and holistic development among employees. They discuss key questions to help individuals and organizations thrive, such as evaluating daily habits, addressing tolerations and focusing on internal growth. Check out our 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    29 min

  4. MAR 19

    Transformative Therapies and PBM Trends in 2025 | 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 2 of 3)

    Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Katy Wong, National Pharmacy Leader for Brown & Brown, to discuss the latest trends in transformative therapies and pharmacy benefit management (PBM). Katy highlights how GLP-1s, specialty drugs and gene therapies will continue to drive up costs and how biosimilars are expected to help offset these expenses to health plans. The team dives into the challenging landscape facing the traditional PBM model in 2025. Transparency and accountability remain critical for plan sponsors, opening the door for disruptor PBMs and non-traditional PBM delivery models. The team also addresses high-cost drugs in the pipeline, transparency concerns and the current regulatory and legislative dynamics impacting plan sponsors.  Check out our 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    33 min

  5. FEB 24

    2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 1 of 3)

    Vanessa, Jared & Adam highlight the latest trends impacting employers, such as rising healthcare expenses and the importance of personalized benefits. The team delves into the primary elements driving employer costs, including increased utilization of services. They further explore the significant role of large claimants—individuals with high-cost medical claims—and the importance of stop-loss contracts in mitigating financial risks for employers. The discussion shifts to the 'real risk' to benefit plans, encompassing financial, operational and compliance risks. Effective risk management strategies are essential to mitigate these risks and ensure the sustainability of benefit programs.   Check out our 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    30 min

  6. 12/16/2024

    Pharmacy Space Trends | GLP-1’s, Biosimilars, Disruptors and More!

    Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Josh Halperin from the Brown & Brown National Pharmacy Practice. Josh highlights the latest trends impacting employers, such as rising drug prices and the importance of transparency in PBM contracts. The team dives further into GLP-1 medications, their uses and employee demands, while also discussing the challenges and opportunities of incorporating biosimilars in health plans.   Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    31 min

  7. 11/18/2024

    Intelligent Automation & AI for HR Teams

    Vanessa, Jared and Adam are joined by Julie Fernandez, Global HR Advisory Lead at herronpalmer, to examine current trends in the HR technology landscape. The team dives into what artificial intelligence can mean for HR and how intelligent automation can help organizations. Julie provides insight into how organizations can refocus their onboarding strategies to help employees feel engaged throughout their journey.  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    29 min

  8. 11/04/2024

    A Benefits Blueprint for Centers of Excellence

    Vanessa, Jared, and Adam are joined by Kelly Polinski and Zach Papalia to discuss key topics, focusing on Centers of Excellence, explaining what they are and why employers are increasingly considering them. The conversation covers how common they are becoming, and typically supported treatments. Kelly and Zach provide insight into how these issues are likely to evolve and the potential impacts on employers and employees. The team dives deeper into access, contracting, outcome metrics and employer considerations when reviewing these opportunities. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

    26 min
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5
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It’s no secret, employee benefits are complicated. We’re here to break things down and help you build a roadmap for your approach to benefits. Together with our expert guests, we’ll explore complex, counterintuitive, and compelling topics that give you a better understanding of the “whys” of the industry. 

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  • Creator
    Brown & Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 Benefits Breakdown
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