Episode 1: Real Cost Savings & Measuring Success with Scott Kirschner

In this episode of Bending the Trend, Norm and Scott Kirschner discuss strategies to combat rising healthcare costs through innovative vendor partnerships and solutions. Scott shares his experiences at Greystar and previous roles, highlighting successful implementations of cancer care and mental health solutions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging employees in their health and the potential for cost savings through effective healthcare management. Let's get to specifics, hear Scott chat about saving almost $3 million with Lantern! He shouts out specific vendors that have saved him money. Learn from his fantastic action oriented mentality that has driven his career forward. If you are a benefits leader, this is for you. 💰 The goal is to fight rising healthcare costs through collaboration.🤝 Vendor relationships are crucial for effective benefits management.🎗️ Cancer care solutions can significantly improve patient outcomes.🧠 Mental health access remains a critical challenge in healthcare.🩺 Innovative diabetes management can lead to better health outcomes.👥 Engaging employees in their health can reduce overall costs.📉 Implementing new solutions can lead to substantial cost savings.📣 Awareness and marketing are key to successful healthcare programs.🧭 Digital navigation in healthcare is an area with untapped potential.🔗 Future solutions should focus on real-time connectivity with medical records.Chapters00:00Introduction to Bending the Trend01:06Vendor Recommendations and Experiences03:29Navigating Cancer Care Solutions06:55Addressing Mental Health Challenges09:30Innovative Solutions in Diabetes Management12:06Impact of Implementing Lantern and RULA15:51Measuring Success and Cost Savings17:14Future Challenges in Digital Navigation