The H.I.T. Podcast

Did You Know!? If you're a plan sponsor involved with your company’s health insurance, it's your responsibility to inform employees whether their plans are considered Creditable Coverage. You probably already know about the annual notice and that Creditable Coverage means the plan meets or exceeds Medicare’s standards. But did you know that starting in 2025, Medicare will cap out-of-pocket drug ex...

From the Nez Perce Native American Reservation in northern Idaho to becoming a leading expert in change management, Kelsy Colwell, M.Ed., shares her invaluable insights in this powerful conversation! As we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, I’m excited to share this fascinating discussion on the importance of aligning Awareness, Desire, and Knowledge when rolling out effective change. Kelsy breaks dow...

Katie's biggest takeaway from a CAHR 2024 talk was: "your job title isn't who you are. It's all of the adjectives that make up who you are. Your title has nothing to do with that. Your knowledge has nothing to do with that. People hired you for a reason." About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and informatio...

Change comes in many forms—a new payroll system, a new process, or a policy rollout. We’ve all experienced the shift from the 'old way' to the 'new way,' but let’s be honest—how often does that transition go smoothly for everyone involved? Probably not as often as we’d like! Join me tomorrow for an insightful conversation with change management expert Kelsy Colwell, M.Ed., as we dive into strategi...

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In this episode, we sit down with Elvira Garay from Cigna Healthcare to explore all the extras they offer beyond your standard health plan. We're talking about the wellness perks, value-added benefits, and engagement tools that Cigna brings to the table. This is a fun and insightful dive into the wellness resources available through Cigna, plus a broader look at how insurance carriers approach wel...

"I think that in the past, I had this concept of keeping my personal story out of the job. And now I think, I don't want to do that anymore." - Monica Celis About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources profession...

Do you have Kaiser Medical in your portfolio? Then give me "literally" 15 minutes of your time. Continuing our 3 part series on carrier wellness programs and value adds, this time with Kaiser! If absolutely "anyone" has Kaiser health insurance —OR is an employer that offers Kaiser…or wants to forward to their employees to get the most of their benefits, or, honestly, is an HR person who just works...

"We talk about 'Culture starts with Recruiting.' A lot of folks think of recruiting as we need this person for "x" and then they forget how to tie in this person being a good fit for the company." ~ Stephanie Rodriguez, HR Consultant, Compass Business Solutions About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and info...

In this episode, we kick off a 3-week series featuring various insurers who will discuss the value-added benefits and free wellness programs they offer. This series is designed for you and your employees. Today, we’re joined by Lisa Pearl from Anthem to highlight what Anthem brings to the table. Are you considering Anthem for this renewal season? Already with Anthem and looking for fresh ideas for...

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety, and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play-oriented approach to work. In this episode he talks about the 4-day work week, and much more! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating...

Rebecca Matulonis, the CEO of Excel Health Care, talks about an interesting strategy in health care plans where you can save the plan a LOT of money in claims costs by recommending providers to employees…sometimes even the exact same provider, just at their other physical location! Don’t miss a fun dive into this smart way some employers are saving a ton of money! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcas...

"Healthcare costs are rising, and they’re continuing to rise. When you think about the amount that comes out of your paycheck each week, you’re not considering the deductibles, the coinsurance. It’s a huge cost so any opportunity that we can provide to give our members an option to take control of what they spend their money on for their own healthcare, it just gives them that freedom. And, hey, w...

In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Carolyn Grant, Senior Health Benefits Advisor & Strategist at RosenSure. As one of the key figures behind Rosen Hotels' innovative and highly acclaimed employee benefits program, Carolyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Rosen Hotels has become a globally recognized leader in employee health benefits,...

Stacey Gordon, an Executive Advisor and Diversity Strategist, specializes in diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture by advising leaders on DEI strategies and providing direct education to employees. Her book, UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list and her unconscious bias course is the most viewed on LinkedIn Learning. As a keynote speaker...

People may have different definitions and perspectives on the various generations in our workforce, but one thing is clear: we have multiple generations, and the landscape is constantly evolving. Smart employers strive to study and understand these trends. In this episode, we talk with generational workforce expert Jon Orozco, who shares his insights and advice on the topic! About the Show: The H....

For over four decades, Inter–Rail Group has provided high-quality auto terminal services to railroads and automobile manufacturers. Across the nation, Inter–Rail crews are trusted to handle more than one-fifth of the new vehicles sold annually in America. Inter–Rail boasts a track record of dependable, damage-free service that has been recognized by numerous awards from our customers and by the to...

Our goal is to keep an ear to the ground and bring you brief summaries of awesome things going on in the space—and this is exactly why we do what we do!! If you don’t know about TruHu, it is a super cool new tool that we are extremely proud to partner with and have Mark D. on to discuss! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, cur...

"I really encourage weekly conversations. Just like your podcasts. 15 minutes, those bite-size check-ins to say: 'Hey, how can I support you?' 'What are you working on?' 'What challenges are coming up?' 'Where do you want to go, and how can I help you get there?' To be that partner in their career development." ~ Angela Tait (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/) About the Show: The H.I.T. Podc...

I was curious to explore the universal principles of business—concepts that hold true not only in the US but also in places like Australia. With our international listenership in mind, we sat down with seasoned telecommunications expert and lifelong business owner, Scott Kennedy. Having built, run, and successfully sold businesses in Australia for decades, Scott shares his insights in our 68th epi...

"We have a sprinter van, with all of our portable equipment.... We'll go to a company. We'll find a conference room or a meeting room. An open space where we can set up shop. We have partitions where we create our dental rooms." About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high...

Major Fortune 500 companies are using Surest. It’s now 7 years in, employees are saving 10-15%, employees are spending less than HALF of what they’d spend on a traditional healthcare plan, and are raving at how easy it is to use. No narrowing of the network…just dynamic co-pays. It’s brilliant and we spent 3 weeks talking to John Montague about it! About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Mo...

"I think it's important to understand, even though it is 2024, there are some laws that are still present that we need to be aware of as far as the pandemic and making sure that we're aware of those laws. And re-hiring those employees that may have been furloughed." HIT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-h-i-t-podcast/about/ HIT IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_hitpodcast/ HIT Spotify...

A Health care plan with no deductibles, no coinsurance, no narrowing of the network, it’s running 10-15% below for employers and it’s running members about 50% less in out of pocket expenses!? Sounds too good to be true? This is part 2 of our 3 part talk with John Montague. I have to admit I am so insanely excited for these episodes. I found this to be one of the most innovative things in the heal...

"We are trying to meet employees where they're at. We're trying to see what pain-points they have in their day to day lives. Because we know that if we can eliminate those, they can be more productive at work." - Jenn Verma About the Show: The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impac...