Ep #218: Today's TPAs Must Deliver Much More - with Jeff Bernhard

Not too many years ago, the role of a TPA was fairly straightforward: Pay claims, handle eligibility and make a network connection. In today's fast-paced and rapidly growing self-funding world, a TPA has to be flexible, nimble and multi-faceted. Jeff Bernhard, President of Continental Benefits, represents a TPA built for today's commerce. We talk about what to look for in a TPA relationship and how your TPA is now an integral part of the client experience.What You’ll Learn From this Episode:How Jeff’s carrier background informed his choices when building his TPA.New ways TPAs can help clients reduce medical and pharma spend.Population health matters more now than ever.Why your TPA’s strategic partnerships may matter more than the network.Changes in PBMs and DPC are integral to a successful TPA relationship.