HeyJaredHealthcare Happy Hour
The NABIP Healthcare Happy Hour podcast is released every other Thursday afternoon by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, and includes a recap of the week’s top issues in healthcare and health insurance politics and policy.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 7
- Latest publication
- Sep 3, 2026
- Audience
- Checking…
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 9, 2026
Latest episodes
The Fiduciary Risk Employers May Be Missing (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with Frank Pennachio, principal with Gaffney Hill Consulting, to explore the often-overlooked fiduciary risks facing employers with self-funded health plans. Frank explains why stop-loss insurance does not protect plan fiduciaries from personal liability, how the Consolidated Appropriations Act has increased expectations around transparency and oversight, and where fiduciary exposure can hide in contracts and vendor relationshi
When Healthcare Policy Becomes Personal: A Perspective on Single-Payer Healthcare (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with NABIP Past President Beth Ashmore to share the deeply personal story of losing her mother while she was visiting England—an experience that profoundly shaped Beth’s perspective on single-payer healthcare. More than 30 years later, Beth reflects on that experience and the important questions it raises as conversations continue around Medicare for All, single-payer healthcare, and the public option, including healthcare acce
Protecting the Paycheck: The Strategic Role of Life & Disability Coverage (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with Judy Buczek, director of group product management at Humana, to explore the strategic role life and disability insurance can play in protecting employees’ financial well-being. Judy discusses how employer-paid and voluntary coverage can work together to protect families from unexpected income loss and highlights the importance of both short- and long-term disability coverage. She also shares strategies for benefits advisor
Turning Advocacy into Action: NABIP's Legislative Priorities (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with Chris Vanderwolk, chairman of NABIP's Legislative Council, to discuss the association's legislative strategy and how members can play an active role in shaping healthcare policy. Chris explains NABIP's three-pronged approach: advancing model legislation, using the association's voice to influence federal policy, and responding quickly to state and local issues. He also highlights key legislative initiatives, the importance
Helping Clients Understand What’s Really Driving Pharmacy Costs (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Benefits Brief, host David Saltzman sits down with Zac Hanson, vice president of growth at RxPreferred, to discuss why pharmacy benefits remain one of the least transparent areas of healthcare spending—and what benefits advisors can do about it. Zac explains the factors driving pharmacy costs, including specialty medications and plan design, while exploring the importance of data transparency, proactive pharmacy management, and asking the right questions of PBMs. He also s
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
No verified audience measurement yet.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.