Empowering Plans® Podcast
Healthcare is too expensive. Employers are offsetting costs onto their employees. Who will make health benefits affordable for hard-working Americans and their families? You will! Listen to all episodes of the Empowering Plans podcast here or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Check back frequently to tune in to new episodes.
Empowering Plans: P237 – Where is the NSA at Today?
On today’s episode of the Empowering Plans podcast, attorneys Jon Jablon and Kendall Jackson discuss the current state of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process. From difficulties managing dispute volume to current litigation and…
Empowering Plans: P236 – Dangers of Legacy Language
In this installment of The Phia Group’s “Empowering Plans” podcast, attorneys Bryan Dunton and Cindy Merrell discuss what happens when laws evolve faster than contracts, and how many compliance failures live in old documents. This episode breaks down how legacy…
Empowering Plans: P235 – The Latest No Surprises Act Developments: A 2026 Reality Check for TPAs
In this episode of the Empowering Plans podcast, attorneys Brady Bizarro and Brian O’Hara share the latest information TPAs and employer plan sponsors need to know about the No Surprises Act. The discussion focuses on recent federal guidance, updated arbitration…
Empowering Plans: P234 – Smoking Hot Litigation: When Tobacco Surcharges Go Up In Flames
Tobacco surcharges have long been a common cost containment wellness tool for self-funded plans, but recent lawsuits are putting them under the microscope. In this episode, attorneys Kelly Dempsey and Naga Vivekanandan break down how tobacco surcharges work, why they…
Empowering Plans: P233 – The Butterfly Effect of Healthcare Costs
In this episode, Phia Group legends – CLO Ron Peck and EVP Jen McCormick – dive deep into waters rarely discussed. They contemplate how the rising costs of healthcare impact employers and their employees in areas outside of healthcare –…
This week on the Empowering Plans podcast, attorneys Corey Crigger and Nick Bonds dig into the growing movement to use psychedelics in treating mental health and substance use disorders. As states ramp up research and regulation, they unpack what’s driving…
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