McGohan Brabender Side Affects: Disrupting Health Care

Episode 045 | Pass or fail, the newly proposed health care executive order promises to disrupt America’s health care future. In today’s episode of Side Affects, Scott McGohan and Anne Marie Singleton are joined by Grant Reed of McGohan Brabender. The three disect what the executive order is proposing and what it means for employers.

Episode 044 | Scott and Anne Marie are joined by two special guests to discuss Issue 2 ("The Ohio Drug Price Relief Act") and what the potential impact will be for both employers and Ohio residents.

Episode 043 | This unique episode of Side Affects steps away from health care and into creating healthier communities. Scott McGohan is joined by members of United Way and Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors to discuss the challenges Americans are facing today, the biggest forces impacting our communities and much more.

Episode 042 | Scott McGohan welcomes Ryan Hawk of the Learning Leader Show to discuss the traits that drive others to become better leaders. Having spoken to over 200 business leaders and influencers, Ryan Hawk shares the qualities, skills and secrets utilized by the most successful leaders today.

Episode 041 | Business leaders often find themselves unable to turn to a colleague for advice or feedback. Scott is joined by Joni Fedders, President at Aileron to discuss how Aileron is creating a space where entrepreneurs can be vulnerable and lead without fear.

Episode 040 | Would you vote for a proposal that will raise prescription prices and reduce access to medications for a majority of Ohioans? Two pharmacy industry experts say the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act will do just that. Antonio Ciaccia of the Ohio Pharmacy Association and Jeff Bartone of Hock’s Pharmacy sit down with Scott and Anne Marie for an eye-opening discussion that brings clarity to the...

Episode 039 | If you think your organization can’t afford to give back, think again. Scott and Anne Marie show how time and money spent on charitable pursuits is good for employers, employees … and it’s good for business.

Episode 038 | Pay-for-value is elevating the importance of primary care physicians and having on impact on claims reduction. Scott and Anne Marie tell why you should care about this innovative reimbursement model, how it works and what it means for the future of health care.

Episode 037 | Scott McGohan sits down with Greg Harmeyer, CEO and founding partner of Tier1 Performance Solutions in Cincinnati. Tier1’s purpose is simple: To help employers get the best from each employee. Greg takes Scott through the steps of delivering a consistent compelling message throughout the layers of your organization. Because businesses work best when everyone does their best work.

Episode 036 | Scott and Anne Marie welcome Antonio Ciaccia of the Ohio Pharmacists Association, a trade group that represents pharmacy professionals. Ciaccia says pharmaceutical companies take a lot of heat for rising drug prices. But most people aren’t aware that middlemen within the pharmacy supply chain negotiate prices, often in secrecy. Ciaccia blames "a dysfunctional system." Scott blamed “a...

Episode 035 | We focus a lot on health management from the employer's point of view. Today on Side Affects, special guest Samantha Redden talks with Scott about her experience with diabetes and her role at JDRF, including some of the promising management devices that are now in the clinical trial stage. The Boa and Bow Tie Gala helps provide the funding JDRF needs to continue its quest for greater...

Episode 034 | More employers are turning to self-funding as a way to realize savings from their health benefits. And in the long run, self-funding will save most companies money. But you have to be prepared for a down year. Is stop-loss the answer? Scott and Anne Marie talk about how stop-loss can protect you from a future unknown risk.

Episode 033 | Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. You have questions; we have answers (and, admittedly, more questions). MB CEO Scott McGohan and Shareholder Anne Marie Singleton are joined by ERISA attorney Paul Routh to talk about the good, the bad and the uncertain in the American Health Care Act.

Episode 032 | The right funding option offers protection from financial risk at the right cost to employers. For smaller groups, that might be fully funded. Large companies benefit from self funding. But there’s an option for mid-sized groups that balances the potential savings of self funding with the protection of full funding by pooling groups of like-minded employers. Mike Suttman, McGohan Bra...

Episode 031 | Scott and Anne Marie welcome Betsy Westhafer, a performance coach and founder of ActionMasters Network. She’s worked with a lot of different leadership styles, but finds one trait stands out among the most successful leaders: They don’t want to be the smartest person in the room. They hire for outcomes and qualities, not for a skill-set on a resume. Find out how this approach works....

Episode 030 | In the last episode, Scott and Anne Marie talked about the importance of soft skills. This time, Justin Howard from Black Box Improv talks about how to train your brain in order to become a better listener. Too often, we’re so concerned about what we’re going to say that we don’t really hear what others are saying. Justin’s improv for business class puts participants in the spotlight...

Episode 029 | Technical skills might open doors but soft skills will maintain relationships. Scott and Anne Marie talk about the value of soft skills — listening, responding and recognizing nonverbal queues. Poor soft skills drive away customers and clients, while good skills pull them in. And soft skills, like technical skills, can be taught. Don’t overlook this undervalued component.

Episode 028 | Vision Coverage is often an afterthought, but it’s the most requested voluntary benefit among employees. Scott and Anne Marie explain how vision coverage is an inexpensive way to boost the value of your benefits package. And it’s not just about eyeglasses; regular eye exams can provide early detection to underlying health issues, including diabetes.

Episode 027 | Generation Dayton is an organization for professionals under 40 in the Dayton region. Michael Allen and Melissa Carr sit down with Scott and Anne Marie to discuss how Gen D develops the next generation of community and business leaders. Employers, take note: What do young people value most from their line of work? Meaning — knowing that the end product helps others and improves lives...

Episode 026 | Recent price hikes for life-saving drugs prompt this discussion on prescription pricing. Scott says it’s like Robin Hood in reverse — the real payers of prescriptions are propping up a dysfunctional system. Scott and Anne Marie say the lack of transparency masks the dollars that are being exchanged under the counter. And until employers know where their money is going, it will only c...

Episode 025 | When employees are under a lot of stress, at work or at home, their well-being and performance suffers. An Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, is an often under-utilized resource that offers free confidential, professional counseling. The problem is, not many people know about it. Scott and Anne Marie talk about EAP services, the value they bring, and simple ways to get the word out...

Episode 024 | Alexandra Paul, National Wellness Executive for Humana Health Care, says the focus of wellness has evolved from awareness to activities to outcomes. And thanks to wearable technology and data collection, the future holds the promise of earlier and improved disease detection. The key to this transformative possibility: Company culture. Join Scott and Anne Marie for this thought-provok...

Our Side Affects podcast was conceived to provoke you to think differently about your benefits plan. This time, we want you to think differently about podcasts! Scott and Anne Marie share how 20 minutes of unscripted conversation is an easy, inexpensive and effective way to transfer knowledge and share useful information, both internally and for a larger audience. If you’re wondering whether a pod...

Episode 022 | The chances of an employee needing long-term disability are greater than many employers might realize. Ninety percent of disabilities are due to common medical conditions, not catastrophic events. Long-term disability is an inexpensive way to protect your employee’s income in the event of an extended illness or injury. Scott and Anne Marie talk about the benefits of employer-provided...

Episode 021 | Your future workforce is well versed in communication technology. Are you? Scott and Anne Marie look at how social media and wearable technology are impacting human resources. The playing field is crowded, so how do you choose the ones that will have the most impact? The key is to meet your workforce where they are, and embrace the technology that they are willing to embrace.