Jan 08 2024 51 mins
On the latest installment of Broken Benefits, we're joined by an esteemed guest, Jason Parrott. With a wealth of experience as a Former Benefits Executive at both Boeing and AT&T, Jason provides unique perspectives and valuable insights into the complex world of healthcare management.
Tune in as Jason delves into the challenges and triumphs of overseeing billions in healthcare spending, sharing stories from his dynamic career in two of the largest corporations in the world. From navigating the intricacies of employee benefits to implementing innovative solutions, Jason offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shape the well-being of thousands of individuals.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction and welcoming Jason to the show
2:06 - The highlights and rewarding moments from Jason's career
4:18 - Developing strategies around medical spend for each year
6:43 - A culture of productivity and curbing spend
8:25 - How Jason got started and learned how to play 'the numbers game' effectively
13:50 - Focusing on costs instead of quality
17:31 - How employers can work with today's system to demand higher quality for employees
22:28 - Designing a brand-new health plan, so people didn't hate it
27:09 - Examining the successes from other Fortune 50 companies
32:06 - Advice for smaller employers
39:41 - The three things you need to have in your medical RFP
47:20 - The bottomline to improve the cost vs quality issue
50:15 - Closing remarks
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