Health benefits strategies to manage costs, boost affordability (episode 2)

What can an employer do after a high-cost claim hits?

High‑cost claims are rising—but employers aren’t powerless. In her first episode as host, Jennifer Calhoun‑Mohl talks with Erin Muilenburg about actions employers can take even after a claim hits.

Unlocking insights from medical claims data

Medical claims data can tell a much bigger story than you might expect. In this episode, Tracy Watts and Leah Malof break down how those insights can help organizations spot trends, manage costs and make smarter decisions.

ICHRAs: Common compliance traps and how to avoid them

Mercer attorneys Wade Symons and Lindsey Sommers walk through the history, the common compliance traps, and when Individual Coverage HRAs might, or might not, be the right fit.

Decoding healthcare prices: Challenges and progress

Tracy Watts and Ryan Klapatch discuss why the promise of healthcare price transparency has been more difficult to achieve than anticipated. They examine what progress has been made and consider whether increased transparency can help reduce costs.

Mental health & AI: Can AI help and harm our well-being?

Tracy Watts sits down with Pete Rutigliano to discuss AI in mental health—from chat companions and triage to risks when guardrails fail—and practical steps employers can take to harness AI while protecting employee well‑being and preventing burnout.