Healthcare Forward: Inside the Self-Funding Revolution

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. 

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.

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. 

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.