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Break The Cycle
Break The Cycle dives deep into the issues that keep renewals bad, costs rising and employees frustrated. Each episode breaks down what’s really happening and how employers can change the trajectory.
Episodes
Break The CycleAre the Claims Really Just the Claims?
Sarah Michaels, a trained nurse and the Chief Clinical Officer at Kinetiq Health, has little patience for the phrase "the claims are just the claims." In this…
Break The CycleThe Questions Every CFO Should Ask Before Renewing Their Benefits Broker
Nolan Pearson, President and COO of Apex Benefits Group, spent 9 years managing employee benefits from the buyer side before ever working for a broker. He's…
Break The CycleThe Real Cost of Staying With the Same Broker
Most employers don't lose money because their benefits plan fails. They lose money because nobody stopped to ask if it still works. In this episode, Amanda…
Break The CycleWhy Your Benefits Strategy Needs a Trusted Advisor
A renewal meeting should not be the first time your broker talks about controlling benefits. In this episode, Amber Chittenden, President of Apex Benefits…
Break The CycleThe Real Cost Is on Claims: Is Your Broker Actually Managing It?
Most employers think they're evaluating their broker relationship correctly. They're not. In this episode, John Gause, Founder and CEO of Apex Benefits Group…
Break The CycleBreaking the Cycle of Reactive Benefits with Nolan Pearson
The employee benefits system has been stuck in a cycle of rising costs, reactive decisions, and limited visibility into what’s actually driving outcomes. In…
Break The CycleClaims Aren’t Just Claims. There’s Always a Data Story.
Healthcare costs don’t just rise on their own. There’s always a reason behind them, and most employers never get to see the full picture. In this episode…
Break The CycleYou're Built for Better - Introducing Break The Cycle
Every year, the same cycle repeats: rising costs, reactive planning, no real answers. Break The Cycle says what the rest of the industry won't. Each episode…