Katelyn Magana

Real Talk: Employee Benefits and Beyond

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

Welcome to Real Talk: Employee Benefits and Beyond —the podcast where business leaders, HR pros, and curious innovators come to cut through the noise and g et real about what’s happening in today’s health care and benefits landscape. Each episode, we dive into the emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare and business , from shifting insurance markets to smarter plan design to new solutions that help organizations support their people without blowing the budget. Whether you’re a small nonprofit, a fast-growing startup, or part of a large enterprise, you’ll find practical, actionable tip...

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Katelyn Magana

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The New Reality of Healthcare 08.05.2026 44:52

Healthcare costs are rising, employees are getting sicker, and the old playbook no longer works. In this episode, industry experts explore how GLP-s medications, behavioral health, and permanent cost drivers are reshaping employer health plans and why reactive, year-to-year strategies are falling short. Listen now for practical insight into simplifying benefits, managing risk, and building sustain...

Health Insurance Hunger Games 24.04.2026 38:24

Healthcare costs continue to rise—but this episode explores why the conversation needs to go beyond renewals and annual trend increases. In this discussion, Katie put's Jeff knowledge to the test and unpack what’s driving today’s medical marketplace, from access‑to‑care challenges and cost pressures to stop‑loss risk and strategic planning. Tune in to hear practical insights on how employers can m...

Smarter Benefits, Better Control: Self Funding Simplified 03.04.2026 33:01

In this kickoff episode of Real Talk: Employee Benefits and Beyond, Jeff Turner sits down with Senior Partner Jonathan Johnson for an honest, practical conversation about the rising cost of healthcare and what employers can do to regain control. With double-digit premium increases becoming the norm, and some employers seeing renewals as high as 40%, 80%, and even at 89%, Jeff and Jonathan break do...