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.

Join the dynamic duo of Ron Peck and Corey Crigger as they discuss the surge of equity investment into “sin” services – such as  gambling and adult entertainment – and how this is likely only one part of a bigger…

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In the latest episode of the Empowering Plans podcast, attorneys Jon Jablon and Kendall Jackson discuss common misconceptions surrounding RBP plans and the NSA. From protections against balance billing to the Independent Dispute Resolution process, we are covering all of…

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On the latest and greatest episode of the Empowering Plans podcast series, attorneys Bryan Dunton and Cindy Merrell discuss news that matters to you: how recent headlines signal sweeping changes to adverse claims determinations and prior authorization practices.

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In this episode, we take a closer look at two key developments out of CMS that could reshape how provider data and dispute resolution work in practice. First, we explore the agency’s proposed National Provider Directory — an ambitious effort…

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Today, attorneys Kelly Dempsey and Naga Vivekanandan dive into the latest landmark healthcare-related legislation, nicknamed “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” and how it will reshape High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), telemedicine, and Direct Primary Care (DPC) arrangements. They explore the IRS…

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In this episode of Phia’s Empowering Plans Podcast, attorneys Nicholas Bonds, Esq. and Bryan M. Dunton, Esq., break down the key Supreme Court rulings issued in June 2025 that have direct implications for self-funded group health plans and their fiduciaries….

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