ON THE PULSE with IMA

If AI, cyber risk, healthcare costs, and workforce change feel like separate challenges, this episode shows why they are connected and how HR can help lead the response. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including AI, workforce strategy, healthcare cost management, leaders...

If rising healthcare costs, renewal increases, and pharmacy spend feel impossible to control, this episode shows how employers can explore smarter funding strategies, stronger partnerships, and more transparent solutions. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including healthc...

If your organization is trying to improve retention with more perks, surveys, or exit interviews, this episode shows why the real opportunity may be the conversations leaders are not having. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including workforce wellbeing, employee engageme...

If pharmacy benefits feel like one of the least transparent parts of your health plan strategy, this episode shows how employers can look beyond the spreadsheet, ask better questions, and uncover real opportunities for savings. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including p...

If employees are spending only minutes choosing benefits that can shape their financial lives for an entire year, this episode explores how AI can help make benefits more personal, more useful, and easier to understand. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including AI, perso...

If Medicare feels overwhelming, confusing, or full of costly deadlines, this episode breaks down the basics and shows how the right guidance can turn a stressful healthcare transition into a confident decision. Resources Mentioned: Medicare.gov – Visit the official Medicare website to compare plans, review costs, understand enrollment periods, and access reliable Medicare information. State Health...

If your organization is investing in employee wellbeing programs but still seeing rising costs, low engagement, and no measurable results, this episode shows exactly how to move from check-the-box perks to a strategic, outcomes-driven approach that delivers real business impact. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forw...

If great ideas in your organization feel scattered, stuck in silos, or never fully realized, this episode reveals how to create the right environment to connect them and drive meaningful impact in employee benefits. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including innovation st...

If your employees are overwhelmed by benefits information or missing the value of what you offer, this episode explores how better communication can improve understanding, utilization, and retention. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including communication strategy, emplo...

If your teams are spread across markets, personalities, and ways of working, this episode explores how leadership, empathy, and clear communication can turn complexity into stronger alignment and better performance. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including leadership, c...

If reactive chronic disease management and rising costs are limiting your workforce health, this episode shows how proactive lifestyle strategies can drive prevention, reversal, and sustained wellbeing without over-reliance on medications. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits,...

If overlooked people risks like disengagement and role misalignment are undermining your growth and financial stability, this episode equips you with strategies to proactively build resilient teams without reactive fixes. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including people...

If navigating self-funded health plans, catastrophic claims, and executive buy-in feels overwhelming, this episode shares real-world strategies to build trust and achieve long-term success without shifting costs to employees. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including sel...

If escalating orthopedic costs and unnecessary surgeries are burdening your benefits plan, this episode explores regenerative medicine strategies to reduce downtime and expenses without invasive procedures. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including MSK innovations, regen...

If fragmented wellness programs and vendor overload are failing to engage employees or control costs, this episode guides you toward a cohesive ecosystem that integrates benefits for measurable impact. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including wellness ecosystems, incent...

If rising healthcare costs and uncertain funding decisions are impacting your renewals, this episode equips you with data strategies to gain control and achieve meaningful savings without shifting burdens to employees. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including data-drive...

If expanding state PFML laws are complicating your compliance and operations, this episode shows how to integrate them seamlessly without overwhelming your HR team or workforce. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report⁠: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including data-driven funding shifts, healthcare costs, and...

If persistent inflation and renewal pressures are straining your benefits budget, this episode reveals how captive programs and alternative funding can deliver control and savings without shifting costs to employees. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report⁠: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including data-driven...

If rising renewal costs, low engagement, and fragmented benefits strategies are creating pressure in your organization, this episode lays out how to move to an integrated whole health approach that actually works. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report⁠: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including data-driven fu...

If soaring pharmacy costs and complex drug management are challenging your benefits strategy, this episode provides practical ways to optimize spend and improve outcomes without compromising employee care. Resources Mentioned: 2026 On the Pulse Report⁠: Insights on Employee Benefits Trends – Download this free report for forward-looking trends in employee benefits, including data-driven funding sh...