Benefitial Conversations

Benefitial Conversations explores the evolving world of employee benefits! Each episode dives into the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry. Join us as we sit down with industry leaders, HR professionals, and thought leaders to discuss strategies for creating impactful benefits programs that support employees and drive organizational success. Whether you're an employer, consultant, or simply curious about the latest in benefits, Benefitial Conversations provides valuable insights, actionable advice, and inspiring stories to help you navigate the future of benefits.

Benefitial Conversations is a business podcast hosted by CJ Jordan, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CJ Jordan hosts Benefitial Conversations, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Next Level Medical & Value Based Care

  Jun 23, 202657 minS2

  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Juliet Breeze, CEO & Founder of Next Level Medical, as she shares her journey from healthcare provider to innovator in advanced primary care. We discuss her epiphany moment when her own plan saved $500K in year one from this approach and how she realized this could be a solution for other businesses. She shares how her model saves employers significant plan dollars while improving employee health. Dr. Breeze holds a strong belief that primary care should be just that -- primary. Discover the strategies behind her successful healthcare solutions and the future of value-based care.

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  Episode #4

  Medicine 3.0 with Sperity Health

  May 12, 202656 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I talk with Dr. Grant Zarzour where we cover his journey from medical training to becoming and orthopaedic surgeon to founding Sperity Health. </p><p><br></p><p>Sperity Health is on a mission to increase healthspan for people by focusing on proactive health strategies and reducing the risk of chronic illness like cardiovascular issues, dementia, and cancer. </p><p><br></p><p>Discover how data-driven, personalized approaches can revolutionize employer-sponsored health programs and individual wellness.<br></p>

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  Episode #3

  Revolutionizing Rx Programs with Data Transparency

  Mar 24, 20261h 3mS2

  <p>In this in-depth interview, I sit down with Philip Carroll, Chief Growth Officer at WriteWise. Listen as he shares insights on transforming pharmacy benefit management through innovative risk assessment, data transparency, and cost-saving strategies. </p><p>Discover how their approach bridges gaps in traditional models, evaluates PBM performance at the drug level, and offers cost certainty for employers in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Creating Bespoke Healthcare Networks

  Feb 24, 20261h 10mS2

  <p>In this episode, we talk with Warren Ables, Director of Sales and GTM strategist of Open Networks. </p><p>We discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare, focusing on the innovative approach of Open Networks. Warren shares his journey from sports marketing to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of creating bespoke networks that lower costs while improving care quality. </p><p>Furthermore, we explore the challenges and opportunities in the self-funded market, the need for transparency, and the significance of incentivizing employees to make informed health choices. </p><p>This discussion highlights the potential for disruption in traditional healthcare models and...

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  Episode #1

  The Fight for Price Transparency

  Jan 20, 202646 minS2

  <p>Kicking off Season 2, we sit down with Kimberly Carleson, President of US Beacon.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kimberly shares how a personal crisis led her down the path of becoming an advocate for price transparency and ensuring businesses and employees don't pay for billing errors.</p><p><br></p><p>She emphasizes the importance of contract by consultants and groups to ensure entities aren't being rewarded when errors happen. </p><p><br></p><p>She expects 2026 to be a year where we see progress in healthcare and is playing a big role in how that...

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