
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans benefits pros Justin Held, Anne Patterson, and Stacy Van Alstyne dive into retirement, health care, hot trends, or whatever else the benefits industry throws at them.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Can AI actually make benefits admin easier? We’re chatting about smart prompts, real-life use cases, and compliance risks you definitely don’t want to miss. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: blog.ifebp.org/example-prompts-for-benefits-administ... more
In this episode, we explore the surprising and rewarding world of employee benefits careers—how people find their way into the field, the wide range of roles it offers, and the real impact this work has on employees’ lives. Featuring stories from ben... more
Curious how AI can improve employee benefits? In this bonus episode, our colleague Kathy Bergstrom shares seven practical use cases—plus what to watch for regarding privacy, security, and human oversight. Learn more in Kathy's blog post: blog... more
Bonus episode: we’re unpacking the DOL’s proposed PBM fee disclosure rules, sharing takeaways from our colleague Jenny Gartman. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: blog.ifebp.org/pbm-fee-disclosure-regulatory-and-legislative-update/
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This show centers on employee benefits, retirement planning, and health care trends through candid conversations with industry pros. Across episodes, listeners get practical takes on careers in benefits, AI applications in benefits, PBM disclosures, and real-world program design—from GLP-1 coverage to emergency savings and cost containment. The hosts blend deep subject matter with accessible storytelling, often weaving regulatory updates, vendor dynamics, and employer case studies into actionable guidance for plan sponsors, benefits teams, and finance stakeholders. A standout feature is the way guests—from HR leaders to researchers and clinicians—illustrate how benefits decisions play out in organizations and in members' lives, creating a p... more
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