Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 58 - Chris Fisher, Founder at BenefitsAlly
Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 58! Today, Norm Volsky interviews Chris Fisher, founder of BenefitsAlly. Chris shares his journey into the healthcare industry, the inspiration behind BenefitsAlly, and the innovative 3x3x3 challenge that aims to simplify the presentation of employee benefits solutions. The conversation delves into the importance of operational execution, the role of brokers and consultants, and common misconceptions about them. Chris also discusses the future of Benefits Ally, industry trends, and his personal wellness practices, emphasizing the need for clarity and differentiation in the benefits space.
Takeaways
🌟 Chris Fisher's background in healthcare is deeply rooted in family influence.
🔍 The 3x3x3 challenge is designed for brevity and clarity.
⚙️ Operational execution is critical in the employee benefits industry.
🤝 Brokers and consultants are often underestimated in their intelligence and capabilities.
🏗️ Reputation in the healthcare industry can take years to build and moments to destroy.
🚀 Innovative approaches are needed to keep up with the evolving benefits landscape.
📞 The importance of being responsive and easy to work with cannot be overstated.
📚 Content should be accessible and not gated to encourage learning.
💡 The future of healthcare requires a focus on lowering costs and improving quality.
🧘 Personal wellness practices can help manage stress in a demanding industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chris Fisher and BenefitsAlly
05:33 The Inspiration Behind BenefitsAlly
12:10 The 3x3x3 Challenge Explained
17:01 Value Creation and Networking in BenefitsAlly
22:47 Common Misconceptions About Brokers and Consultants
30:26 Future Vision for BenefitsAlly
36:26 Industry Trends and Areas for Growth
44:19 Predictions for the Future of Healthcare
46:22 Personal Wellness and Healthy Living
51:03 Outro
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