Feb 11 2025 26 mins
Are you paying too much for healthcare? This episode will change how you think about employee benefits!
Summary:
In this episode of Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, host Gary Heldt speaks with Louis Bernardi, founder of Bright Path Benefits and known as The Benefits Whisperer. Louis shares his decades of experience in the healthcare benefits industry, helping business owners navigate high costs, complex regulations, and alternative healthcare solutions.
From debunking myths about the Affordable Care Act to highlighting strategies like direct primary care, self-insurance, and telemedicine, Louis explains how business owners can provide top-tier benefits without breaking the bank. He also discusses his initiative, Benefit Champions Network, which empowers HR leaders and business owners with knowledge to make smarter decisions.
Key Takeaways:
→ The hidden costs of traditional healthcare plans and how insurers profit.
→ Alternative healthcare models that provide quality care at a lower cost.
→ The power of direct primary care, telemedicine, and minimum essential coverage.
→ Why self-insurance might be a game-changer for some businesses.
→ How businesses can reduce healthcare costs by 20-25% while improving benefits.
Louis C. Bernardi, CHFC®, CHVA, is the Founder of BritePath and "The Benefits Whisperer." He helps businesses cut healthcare costs by 20-30% while improving employee benefits. As a Certified Health Value Advisor and Healthcare Fiduciary Coach, he creates cost-effective, compliant health plans with CFOs and HR leaders. Through his podcast, LinkedIn newsletter, and Benefit Champions Network, Louis educates employers on navigating the healthcare system to enhance financial and human capital outcomes.
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