In part two of our three part series on the mounting primary care crisis, we will continue our discussion from August on the impact on employers. Our panel of experts will provide insights into how carriers are addressing the shortage, as well as what they believe employers can do to help combat this crisis.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• A carriers perspective on why we are facing such a crisis
• What strategies have been put in place to help reverse these trends
• What has worked effectively and where are efforts falling short
• How employers, the payors of healthcare, may be able to influence these trends

This is a must-listen for HR leaders, benefits professionals, and executives seeking sustainable healthcare strategies that work for both their people and their bottom line.

As healthcare costs continue to rise and scrutiny around plan transparency intensifies, employers are under growing pressure to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility—not just to manage costs, but to ensure health plan decisions truly serve the best interests of their employees.

In this compelling episode, we explore what fiduciary duty really means for employers in today’s complex benefits landscape. Experts break down the legal, ethical, and financial implications of being a plan sponsor—and what it takes to stay compliant, cost-conscious, and employee-centered.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What ERISA says about fiduciary obligations—and how it applies to health benefits
• Why fiduciary risk is rising, and what recent lawsuits mean for employers
• Common blind spots in benefits strategy that can lead to compliance issues
• Practical steps employers can take to protect themselves and support their workforce

If you're in HR, finance, or on a leadership team making decisions about your company’s health plan, this episode is your essential guide to navigating your fiduciary role with confidence and clarity.

The U.S. healthcare system is facing a mounting primary care crisis—marked by physician shortages, limited access, and rising costs. In this timely episode, we examine how the decline in effective primary care is not just a health issue, but a serious business concern for employers grappling with escalating healthcare expenses and workforce wellbeing challenges.

Our expert guests unpack the systemic issues behind the crisis and explore what employers can do to strengthen access to quality primary care. You’ll hear practical insights into benefits design, provider partnerships, and policies that prioritize prevention, continuity, and cost control.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why primary care is foundational to employee health and healthcare affordability
• The downstream impact of poor access on absenteeism, chronic disease, and claims
• What forward-thinking employers are doing to restore value to primary care
• Strategies to align health benefits with long-term business and employee health goal

This is a must-listen for HR leaders, benefits professionals, and executives seeking sustainable healthcare strategies that work for both their people and their bottom line.