The Point
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Point Podcast is dedicated to employee benefits thought leadership.
You’ll hear from business leaders with fresh insights into market influences on our Indiana business landscape, industry experts with perspective on trends impacting employers and their workforce, and open, honest conversation about the resources needed for employers to keep pace with business today.
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[BONUS EPISODE] IRS 226J Letter – Trump Enforces ACA Employer Mandate
February 14, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott talks with John Forrest, Apex Benefits Director of Compliance Services. Hear from John on how the ACA Employer Mandate is being enforced, what's outlined in IRS Letter 226J, and what an employer should do if they receive a letter. _______________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits pro...
#32 Why is Motion so Important to our Health?
February 12, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.86 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott talks with Joel Hungate, VP of Orthopedic Programs at DARI Motion. What if we could track motion health as a vital sign? Can motion analysis technology be used to mitigate and reduce future musculoskeletal claims? How can an objective, data-driven approach to motion health enhance corporate wellness programming? Hear how the DARI scoring system captures biomechanics data to improve motion health and scales up to better serve musculoskeletal population hea...
#31 President/CEO Mini Series on Developing Corporate Culture (Part 1 of 5)
February 05, 2018 13:00 - 19 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott talks with Mike Nutter, President of the Ft Wayne TinCaps. Hear from Mike on how the TinCaps focus on the customer experience has helped shape their corporate culture - How employees view fellow employees and their employer. ______________________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits p...
[Rebroadcast] #14 Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Indiana
December 19, 2017 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott sits down with Mark Gramelspacher, Entrepreneur in Residence at Elevate Ventures, to talk about Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Elevate Ventures in a financial consultant that is part venture capital fund and part entrepreneurial development partner. They provide investment capital to Indiana entrepreneurs and investment opportunities to funders and make value-added services available to entrepreneurs and community leaders. As an Entrepreneur in Resid...
[Rebroadcast] #1 Talent Acquisition - Mindset of the Candidate
November 13, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBIn the initial episode of The Point, Scott Long sits down with Lisa Helms (VP of Client Engagement) and Melissa Harding (Director of Client Services and Engagement) of Workhere to dive deep into the subject of talent acquisition. Workhere is an app that makes it easy to find jobs now, where you want to work. Workhere also connects your business with local people who want to work for you. With nearly 22,000 open entry level jobs currently in Indianapolis, this is a timely discussion. In par...
[Rebroadcast] #18 Online Degree - Wouldn't A Concierge Approach Help?
October 16, 2017 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBDale Leatherwood has spent over 20 years in the training and higher education space, much of it focused on distance learning programs. He has extensive experience creating, managing, and marketing thousands of online programs, giving him first-hand knowledge of the complexity of choosing the right online degree. Dale’s putting his experience in the academic, financial aid, marketing, and student support aspects of higher education to work for ClearDegree clients to help them pursue an online...
#30 Yes or No to PEO? Part 2
October 09, 2017 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9 MBAndy Zelt, CEO, and Mark Bradley, COO of Axiom Human Reource Solutions joins The Point for a discussion about PEO's and what Axiom and a broker consultant can do for you. Axiom eats, sleeps, and breathes human resources so that you organizations can stay focused on their business. Their team of professionals helps clients grow their business and protect their assets by taking over the administration, business process support, and systemization. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefit...
#29 Yes or No to PEO? Part 1
October 02, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBAndy Zelt, CEO, and Mark Bradley, COO of Axiom Human Reource Solutions joins The Point for a discussion about PEO's and what Axiom and a broker consultant can do for you. Axiom eats, sleeps, and breathes human resources so that you organizations can stay focused on their business. Their team of professionals helps clients grow their business and protect their assets by taking over the administration, business process support, and systemization. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefit...
#28 Benefit Enrollment Systems - What's Left If Forgoing a Thorough Systems Evaluation?
September 25, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBZach Jandl of Maxwell Health joins The Point for a 2nd time to discuss what is left behind when going through a benefit systems evaluation? Maxwell Health is an employee benefits technology platform and innovative marketplace solution that makes benefits and HR simple for employers and their employees. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicat...
#27 Benefits Selection Experience - How Can It Become More Intuitive for Employees?
September 18, 2017 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBZach Jandl of Maxwell Health joins The Point for a discussion on making the benefit selection process for employees more intuitive. Maxwell Health is an employee benefits technology platform and innovative marketplace solution that makes benefits and HR simple for employers and their employees. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated marke...
#26 Building a Service-Centered Culture
September 11, 2017 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBOn part 2 of our conversation with Danny O'Malia Scott and Danny discuss the challenges of building a service-centered culture. For more information about Danny O'Malia, please visit indystrustedservant.com. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated market analysis staff, and exclusive ApexAnalytics™ tool for health and claims data, we deli...
#25 Service...A Part of Who We Are
September 04, 2017 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott Long has an engaging discussion regarding customer service with Indy's Trusted Servant, Danny O'Malia. Danny reflects on his years in the grocery business and how customer service was the core of their business. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated market analysis staff, and exclusive ApexAnalytics™ t...
#24 Non-Compete Agreements: Outlook + Potential Alternatives
August 28, 2017 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.46 MBIn Part 2 of The Point, Scott continues the discussion of non-compete agreements with Kris Kazmierczak of Katz Korin Cunningham. Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated market analysis staff, and exclusive ApexAnalytics™ tool for health and claims data, we deliver on our promises while assisting more than 250 organizations in making effecti...
#23 Non-Compete Agreements: One-Size Fits All? Not so fast...
August 21, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott discusses Non-Compete Agreements with Kris Kazmierczak, Attorney at Katz Korin Cunningham. Katz Korin Cunningham delivers a comprehensive array of legal services to individuals, businesses (public and closely held entities) and government-related organizations. Services include business acquisitions and sales, real estate development and finance matters, healthcare dispute resolution, estate planning, probate and special needs matters, complex litigation, ...
#22 HSA – Outlook on Eligible Expenses & Legislative Overhaul
August 14, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBIn the fourth and final part of Scott’s interview with John Young, John tells us where eligible expenses fit into the conversation about legislative overhaul and reasonable expectations for the near future (0:45). How John sees the role of human resources evolving in the future in terms of supporting employees (4:12). Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs....
#21 HSA – Creating Strategic Alignment between Advisors & Employers
August 07, 2017 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.39 MBIn the third part of Scott’s interview with John Young, John and Scott focus on alignment. Where John sees alignment between advisors and employers and where people often get off track (0:43). How alignment leads to more involvement (2:25). Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated market analysis staff, and exclusive ApexAnalytics™ tool for ...
#20 HSA – Health Literacy & the Need for All Stakeholders to Step Up
July 31, 2017 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the second part of Scott’s interview with John Young, Scott and John discuss health literacy. Why health literacy causes concern for John (0:45). Why individuals must get involved and why stakeholders need to get engaged (2:10). Top areas employers offering consumer directed health plans should focus on to create value for employees and drive involvement (4:55). Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employer...
#19 HSA - Strength of the Vehicle & Demand Side Economics
July 24, 2017 12:00 - 7 minutes - 9.81 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott discusses HSA’s with John Young, Senior VP of Consumerism and Strategy at Alegeus. Alegeus is an industry leading FSA, HSA, HRA, and other benefit account administration platform dedicated to helping clients win in a rapidly changing marketplace with the industry’s largest and most comprehensive consumer healthcare funding platform. John Young is a leading consultant in all things consumer driven with 31 years of experience in the employee benefits industr...
#17 HIPAA, FERPA, and ALL related = A Tidy, Efficient Approach Required
July 10, 2017 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBOn this episode, Scott sits down with Andrew Clark, Chief of Staff at Formstack, to talk about data collection, HIPAA compliance, and data security. Formstack is a data management solution and online form builder that helps users collect information through various types of online forms in order to streamline processes. Scott and Andrew talk about how Formstack's platform helps employers effectively manage online data (1:30). Common security issues for healthcare organizations (3:20). Compar...
#16 Workers Compensation - Outgrown your PEO? Now What...
July 03, 2017 15:17 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this episode Scott sits down with Kurt Kluempers (Vice President) of Arlington/Roe to further discuss PEOs. Arlington/Roe is an Indianapolis insurance agency that manages agents and wholesale insurance brokers. Scott and Kurt talk about why it’s important for growing companies to be aware of hard and soft market trends when evaluating whether to stay with a PEO (1:10). Items an employer that has gone through rapid growth needs to review as it relates to workman’s comp when considering a m...
#15 Economic Climate in Indiana and the Impact on Employment
June 26, 2017 12:00 - 7 minutes - 9.67 MBIn the second and final part of Scott’s interview with Entrepreneur in Residence Mark Gramelspacher, Scott and Mark discuss Indiana’s economic climate and its impact on employment, and Mark tells us how Elevate Ventures supports talent development (0:45). Mark tells us what Elevate’s increased investment says about Indiana’s future (3:20). Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings hea...
#13 Beyond the Buzz - Data, Data, Data
June 19, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIn part three of Scott’s interview, Ron tells us why data is an employer’s best friend (0:42). Willingness not to fear out of network facilities and engage with medical service providers is beneficial to everyone (3:12). How to tune into Phia Group’s next webinar for free on Thursday, June 22nd 1:00-2:00pm EST, and their completed webinars (7:15). For more information on the Phia Group visit their website at www.phiagroup.com ____________________________________________________________ ...
#12 Beyond the Buzz - Plan Sponsor Empowerment
June 19, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBIn part two of Scott’s interview with Ron Peck, Scott and Ron discuss plan sponsors. Areas plan sponsors most often overlook (0:42). How to successfully implement plan change (6:10). ________________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings health benefits programs. With a dedicated market analysis staff, and exclusive ApexAnalytics™ tool fo...
#11 Beyond the Buzz - Common Ground
June 19, 2017 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of The Point, Scott talks to Ron Peck, Senior VP and General Counsel at Phia Group. Ron is considered one of the nation’s top ERISA lawyers. The Phia Group is an experienced provider of health care cost containment techniques out of Boston that offers comprehensive consulting services, legal expertise, plan document drafting, subrogation and overpayment recovery, claim negotiation, and plan defense designed to control costs and protect plan assets. For more information on the...
#9 Compliance - DOL Audits and Wrap Documents
June 18, 2017 12:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this episode of The Point, Stacy Barrow (Partner) of Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent joins Scott from Boston via Skype to talk compliance. MBWL provides various services from compliance and employment disputes all the way to general litigation. Stacy Barrow is one of the nation’s leading experts on the Affordable Care Act who works with hundreds of clients across the country on all aspects of ACA compliance. For more information visit the MBWL website at marbarlaw.com. In this first ep...
#10 Compliance - Wellness Programs
June 18, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBIn part two of Scott’s interview with Stacy Barrow, Stacy and Scott are talking compliance as it relates to wellness programs. The main sources of law that apply to wellness programs (0:50). Types of wellness programs that are subject to regulation (1:55). Common compliance issues associated with wellness programs (3:38). Issues associated with spousal health risk assessments (4:50). Common approaches for employers implementing wellness programs and where trouble usually arises (6:28). For m...
#8 Benefit Communications - Systems and Strategic Planning
June 17, 2017 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBIn the third and final part of Cory and Scott’s interview with Wes Steele (President of Steele Benefit Solutions) we move into a conversation about systems and strategic planning. Factors employers should consider when selecting a benefits administration system (0:50). How long implementation takes and common employer pitfalls (3:04). Does the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act impact whether an employer should implement a benefits administration system? (6:20) ___________________...
#7 Benefit Communications - Finance, HR, and Employee Perspective
June 17, 2017 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.31 MBIn part two of Cory and Scott's interview with President of Steele Benefit Services Wes Steele, they discuss the advantages of a benefits administration system for both employees and employers (0:48). Advantage from finance perspective (1:58). Advantage from HR perspective (3:08). Advantage from employee perspective (4:40). __________________________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and ...
#6 Benefit Communications - Employee Mindset
June 17, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode of The Point, Cory Melchi (Apex VP of Strategic Client Services) joins Scott as a co-host to speak with Wes Steele (President) of Steele Benefit Services. In this three-part interview we’ll get a second point of view on benefits communications. Steele Benefit Services makes employee benefit enrollment simple for employers, brokers and advisors, and carriers. To learn more visit steelebenefits.com. In part one of this interview we explore the mindset of the employee. Wes hel...
#5 Benefit Communications – Getting to Plan Members Effectively
June 16, 2017 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.91 MBIn part two of Scott's interview with Westcomm CEO, Guy Westermeyer, he asks Guy what he sees as the biggest challenge facing employers trying to effectively communicate with their employees (1:48). His advice: keep it simple(2:10), use graphics to increase understanding(3:00), and diversify your modes of communication(3:25). Old school mailing is still relevant and effective. Communicate year round instead of just at open enrollment(5:00). ________________________________________________...
#4 Benefit Communications - Personalized Communications and Strategic Planning
June 16, 2017 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of The Point, Scott sits down with Guy Westermeyer (Founder, Owner, President, and CEO) of Westcomm to discuss the topic of benefit communications. Westcomm is public relations company specializing in benefits communications. They incorporate video production, public relations, social media, and content marketing in order to better communicate employee benefits. In part one of this interview, Guy tells us the top three areas most critical to review when evaluating benefts c...
#3 Talent Acquisition – What if I Don’t Adapt?
June 15, 2017 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBIn the third and final episode in this series with Workhere, Lisa and Melissa share the risks of not adapting your recruiting process to match the current climate (1:15). The change starts at the executive level (2:00). Stalling to streamline the process has financial consequences (2:20). Lisa shares an example of client, Goodwill and effective ways for a company to retain new hires (3:10). ________________________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapoli...
#2 Talent Acquisition – How Important is Brand and Mobile?
June 15, 2017 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.67 MBIn part two of Scott’s interview with Workhere, Lisa and Melissa discuss the importance of an employer’s brand in the recruitment process (0:45). Implement a mobile application process (1:55)! A less complicated application process leads to more candidate retention (4:00). __________________________________________________________________ Apex Benefits, an Indianapolis-based benefits consulting firm, develops innovative strategies and programs to provide employers unique, cost-savings h...
Coming Soon - The Point
June 13, 2017 12:26 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBComing June 15th, Apex Benefits brings you a podcast produced weekly and dedicated to employee benefits thought leadership. You’ll hear from business leaders with fresh insights into market influences on our Indiana business landscape, industry experts with perspective on trends impacting employers and their workforce, and open, honest conversation about the resources needed for employers to keep pace with business today. Let's get to The Point, together. Apex Benefits, an Indianapol...