Cutting-Edge Benefits Podcast

In this episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  of ClaimLinx and co-host  Neil Haley  break down exactly how to  analyze your company’s health plan like a CFO —with cold, hard numbers and a strategic mindset. Whether you’re a C-suite executive, a fractional CFO, or a business owner trying to get control of rising healthcare costs, this episode provides the real talk (and...

In this insightful episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  and co-host  Neil Haley  welcome  Anthony McMahon , a consultant and team member at ClaimLinx, to discuss what makes the ClaimLinx healthcare model so powerful—and why traditional insurance brokers are losing ground fast. Anthony shares his journey from helping Tom with LinkedIn campaigns to becoming a full-time...

In this eye-opening episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  of ClaimLinx and co-host  Neil Haley  pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked—and most expensive—problems in business today: the hidden truths of working with traditional health insurance brokers. This episode dives deep into the  conflicts of interest ,  kickbacks , and  behind-the-scenes deals  tha...

In this enlightening episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley and co-host Neil Haley are joined by Ed Lyon , attorney, tax strategist, and founder of the Tax Master Network, for a revealing conversation about how business owners can go beyond basic accounting to truly transform how they manage and reduce taxes . Whether you're a business owner looking to keep more of wha...

In this celebratory episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast, host Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx and co-host Neil Haley announce a major milestone — the podcast is now officially available on Apple Podcasts. Why does that matter? Because Apple Podcasts is the top platform for podcast downloads, and now thousands more business owners, HR directors, and employees can discover how ClaimLinx helps comp...

In this episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  and co-host  Neil Haley  sit down with  Amy McDonald , Service Manager at  ClaimLinx , to talk about what  really  happens behind the scenes when a company joins ClaimLinx. If you’ve ever wondered  how the savings happen , who supports your employees day-to-day, or what sets ClaimLinx apart from traditional insurance carrie...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley and co-host Neil Haley welcome special guest Dan Cosgrove from Wellness for the Workforce to discuss an exciting, innovative solution for employee benefits. Together, they break down how combining ClaimLinx's group healthcare savings model with wellness-driven tax-advantaged benefits can dramatically reduce employer costs,...

In this exciting Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast news update, host Tom Quigley reveals an incredible new tool: the ClaimLinx Savings Calculator . Business owners, CFOs, HR leaders—you no longer have to wonder “Could we really save on healthcare?” Now, you can see your estimated savings instantly . If you’re tired of massive insurance bills and want a smarter way to deliver better benefits at lower c...

n this powerful episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley and co-host Neil Haley welcome Brian Wiles , CEO of The Cable Group , for a candid conversation about how ClaimLinx revolutionized his company’s healthcare costs . Brian shares firsthand how partnering with ClaimLinx saved his company hundreds of thousands of dollars annually , strengthened employee benefits, and even...

In this special launch episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley teams up with Neil Haley to celebrate the show’s debut—while breaking down why ClaimLinx is disrupting the outdated world of health insurance for businesses. This short but powerful episode covers the core problem with traditional group health insurance, the incredible simplicity behind the ClaimLinx strategy, a...

In this eye-opening episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley reveals how businesses can save $10,000 or more per employee per year — without changing their provider network . Most insurance agents say, “Sure, we can cut your costs—but you'll have to leave your current network.” Tom says that’s completely false. You can keep your network (like Blue Cross) and still dramat...

In this episode of the Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast, host Tom Quigley shares an incredible real-world case study that proves the ClaimLinx model works—and works big. If you're a business owner, CFO, HR leader, or anyone struggling with the rising cost of employee benefits, this episode is a must-listen. Tom breaks down how a 50-person company went from paying $1.7 million per year for a high-...

In this powerful episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  delivers a masterclass in healthcare cost savings—specifically tailored to  remote and hybrid teams . As more companies move away from traditional office structures, many employers wrongly believe they can no longer offer affordable, meaningful health benefits. Tom proves that’s not only false—but a costly misconce...

In this eye-opening episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host  Tom Quigley  takes listeners on a deep dive into the history, reality, and broken logic of skyrocketing health insurance premiums—and offers real, actionable solutions through ClaimLinx. With over  32 years in the insurance industry , Tom has seen it all: When premiums were just $60/month for individuals When family coverage...

In this episode of the  Cutting Edge Benefits Podcast , host Tom Quigley welcomes longtime friend and former class president,  Kevin Forgan , for a candid and powerful conversation about the true cost of healthcare for employers—and the eye-opening solution he wishes he had discovered sooner. Kevin shares his journey from taking over his father's heating oil delivery business to growing and ev...

Healthcare in 2025 is changing—and Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx is here to break it all down. In this episode of Cutting Edge Benefits , Tom reveals the biggest trends employers should watch out for this year, from skyrocketing drug prices and pregnancy costs to potential legislative changes affecting ACA subsidies. Tom warns that the expanded subsidies under the American Rescue Plan may expire after...

In this episode of Cutting Edge Benefits , Tom Quigley uncovers how small businesses can level the playing field with corporate giants when it comes to employee healthcare. Most employers don’t realize that they have more control than they think —and Tom shows exactly how to tap into the full power of tax law, common sense, and smarter benefit structuring. Small businesses don’t need to settle for...

In this episode of Cutting Edge Benefits , Tom Quigley exposes the hidden costs baked into traditional health insurance plans and explains how businesses can significantly reduce their premiums by leveraging simple math, strategic planning, and smart legislation. Tom walks through how most companies unknowingly overspend by purchasing low-deductible, high-premium plans that actually cost more than...

In this eye-opening episode, Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx shares how employers can dramatically cut healthcare benefit costs using a 1954 tax law— Section 105 . With some companies paying up to $2,000/month per employee , Tom explains how he gets that down to $450 while still using the same top-tier networks like Aetna and Cigna. Discover the real difference between fully insured vs. self-funded plans...