Healthcare Forward: Inside the Self-Funding Revolution

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Healthcare Forward, a podcast by Roundstone Insurance, explores the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. As the founder of the first self-funded group captive, Roundstone President Mike Schroeder, interviews industry experts, benefits advisors, and innovators. Listen as experts discuss trends, strategies, and real-world insights and explore healthcare benefits that drive greater transparency and outcomes.  

Episodios

  1. Beyond the Middleman: What to Look for in a PBM That Works

    13 NOV · VIDEO

    Beyond the Middleman: What to Look for in a PBM That Works

    What separates a PBM that adds value from one that just adds costs? Host Mike Schroeder and guest Daniel Demyan dig into the traits of an effective PBM—transparent contracts, real-time data, clinical programs, and alignment with employer goals. Along the way, they unpack the impact of high-cost drugs like GLP-1s, share real-world examples of savings, and show how the right PBM strategy can lower costs without cutting care.

    38 min
  2. Beyond Sick Care: The Prescription for a Healthier, More Affordable Future

    6 OCT · VIDEO

    Beyond Sick Care: The Prescription for a Healthier, More Affordable Future

    In this episode, our host, Mike Schroeder, sits down with Dr. Ted Barnett of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute to explore how lifestyle changes can transform health outcomes and lower costs for employers. Together, they challenge the status quo of “sick care” by highlighting the power of prevention. Discover why traditional wellness programs often fall short and how embracing true healthcare can save lives and money.

    43 min
  3. Self-Funding’s Safety Net: Stop-Loss Explained

    17 SEP · VIDEO

    Self-Funding’s Safety Net: Stop-Loss Explained

    For many employers, the biggest barrier to self-funding is fear of the unknown, especially when it comes to catastrophic claims and financial risk. In this episode, Mike sits down with Lauren Gliha, Partner Solutions Manager at Roundstone, to unpack the truth behind those fears.

    26 min
  4. The Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) Wake-Up Call for Employers

    11 SEP · VIDEO

    The Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) Wake-Up Call for Employers

    Rising healthcare costs are putting immense pressure on employers, and CFOs are taking a more active role in shaping benefits decisions. In this episode, Mike Schroeder sits down with Roundstone’s COO, Beth Snyder, to unpack one of the most powerful tools for measuring health plan performance: the Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) metric. Together, they explore why PEPY matters and how businesses can leverage it to achieve meaningful savings and long-term growth.

    24 min
  5. Gamechanger or Gatekeeper? How to Spot the Best Benefits Advisor

    13 AGO · VIDEO

    Gamechanger or Gatekeeper? How to Spot the Best Benefits Advisor

    In the premiere of Healthcare Forward, host Mike Schroeder sits down with Jay Booth, President of Capital Group Benefits, to tackle a critical question for employers: Is your benefits advisor truly working in your best interest? From spotting red flags to recognizing the qualities of a true strategic partner, this conversation offers practical insights for making one of the most important decisions in your benefits strategy.

    36 min
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Healthcare Forward, a podcast by Roundstone Insurance, explores the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. As the founder of the first self-funded group captive, Roundstone President Mike Schroeder, interviews industry experts, benefits advisors, and innovators. Listen as experts discuss trends, strategies, and real-world insights and explore healthcare benefits that drive greater transparency and outcomes.  

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