The Pulse with Mary Delaney

Alera Group’s podcast series, The Pulse, will help you keep pace with what’s trending in employee benefits. Every month, nationally recognized subject matter experts from the health and pharmacy industry and top academic and research institutions will provide data-driven insights while giving you actionable, scalable, strategies. If you are looking to reduce medical and pharmacy spend while driving better health outcomes, this podcast series is for you!

The Pulse with Mary Delaney is a health podcast hosted by Mary Delaney, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mary Delaney hosts The Pulse with Mary Delaney, a health show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Evolution of Obesity Care: What Have We Learned in the GLP-1 Era?

  Sep 16, 202620 minS4

  In this episode of The Pulse in 15 , Mary reconnects with Dr. Sean Hashmi, a leader in Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine at Kaiser Permanente, to explore how obesity treatment has evolved since their first discussion in 2022. At that time, GLP-1 medications were just beginning to gain attention. Today, they have transformed conversations around obesity management, healthcare costs, long-term outcomes, and employer health plan strategy. Dr. Hashmi shares what real-world experience has taught us about sustainable success, long-term use, and medication discontinuation, while providing practical insights for employers evaluating obesity care programs. Key Takeaways Understand how obesity treatment has evolved since GLP-1 medications entered mainstream clinical practice. Explore what providers are seeing regarding long-term outcomes, sustainability, and measures of success beyond weight loss. Gain insight into whether patients can successfully transition off GLP-1 medications and maintain their results. Identify the key elements employers should consider when developing an obesity management strategy that extends beyond medication coverage alone.

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  Episode #6

  Reimagining Interventional Radiology: A Path to Lower Costs and Better Cancer Care

  Jul 15, 202618 minS4

  In this podcast, Dr. Joshua Dowell, a private practice pioneer in radiology care, explores the future state of interventional radiology and why moving these services away from hospital‑based setting represents a critical opportunity for the healthcare system. He discusses how alternative care models can meaningfully reduce costs, lower patient risk, and improve quality—particularly in cancer care. The conversation highlights how rethinking site‑of‑care decisions in interventional radiology can unlock a more sustainable cost structure while delivering better outcomes for patients. After listening to this podcast, participants will be able to: Explain the potential impact of shifting interventional radiology away from hospital‑based services, including implications for cost, access, and care delivery. Understand how alternative interventional radiology models can improve patient care and reduce risk, particularly through more appropriate care settings. Identify the drivers of improved cost structure when interventional radiology services move outside of traditional hospital environments. Recognize the path forward for improving cancer care through innovative interventional radiology delivery models.

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  Episode #5

  From Siloed Reports to Shared Insight: How Unified Data Drives Alignment at Kwik Trip

  Jun 17, 202615 minS4

  In this episode of The Pulse in 15 , Mary sits down with Bryan Trainor to discuss the value Kwik Trip has found in moving from separate, vendor-specific reports to having all their information in one place. Bryan shares how bringing data together into a single, transparent view has helped create clarity, reduce fragmentation, and better align goals and priorities across internal teams and vendor partners. The conversation highlights why data integration matters, how transparency changes the way partners work together, and how a unified view of information supports smarter, more coordinated strategy. Key Takeaways Understand the value of moving from siloed, vendor-specific reports to a unified view of information, and how a single source of truth supports clearer, more consistent decision-making. Explain how greater data transparency helps align goals and priorities across vendor partners, shifting conversations from isolated metrics to shared outcomes. Recognize how integrated data enables organizations to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities that are difficult to see when information is fragmented. Describe how a transparent, comprehensive data approach can strengthen collaboration and support more coordinated strategy execution.

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  Episode #4

  Crisis in Care: Solving the Primary Care Puzzle for Employers – Part 3

  May 20, 202653 minS4

  <p><b>Frontline Perspectives from Physicians & Benefits Leaders</b></p><p>Building on our Part 2 session where carriers discussed what’s working, what’s falling short, and how employers can influence the trend, we’re now turning to the people closest to care delivery and benefit design. In Part 3, practicing physicians and respected benefits leaders will share practical, employer-ready strategies to stabilize access, improve outcomes, and control costs.</p><p><b>What You’ll Learn: </b></p>Why primary care is under pressure from administrative burdens and poor reimbursement to fragmented relationships and what it means for access and outcomes.How innov...

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  Episode #3

  How a School System Created Sustainable Change: Improving Health, Delivering Employee Value, and Reducing Plan Spend

  Apr 15, 202617 minS4

  <p>In this 15-minute episode, we’re joined by <b>Roger McMichael</b>, Associate Superintendent at <b>Carmel Clay Schools</b>, for a practical conversation on how objective, data driven strategy can create meaningful and sustainable change in a school system’s health plan. </p><p>Roger shares how his team focused on improving employee health and experience while also achieving significant savings for the plan—without sacrificing value or access. His insights offer a real-world example of what’s possible when strategy, transparency, and long-term thinking come together. </p><p><b>In this episode, you'll learn:</b></p>How Carmel Cla...

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