Episode 15: People First Care, Digital Health & Smarter Employee Benefits with Tanner Brunsdale

Join us for another episode of Bending the Trend hosted by Norm Volsky, where we sit down with Tanner Brunsdale, Director of Benefits & Mobility at Lyft, to discuss how innovative employee benefits can improve healthcare access, boost engagement, and create better outcomes for employees.In this episode, Tanner shares how Lyft approaches employee wellbeing through a combination of digital health, mental health, and even pet care solutions. From programs like Hinge Health, Cylinder, and Modern Health to innovative offerings like AirVet, Tanner explains how easy access to care can help employees address issues earlier, improve their overall experience, and avoid larger healthcare costs down the road.The conversation also explores what separates successful benefits programs from ineffective ones. Tanner discusses the importance of employee engagement, measuring ROI, and creating healthcare experiences that are simple enough for employees to actually use. Looking ahead, he shares his perspective on how AI-powered healthcare navigation could help personalize care and connect employees with the right resources at the right time."Digital access to physical therapy increases engagement."Tanner shares some of the solutions helping Lyft improve employee wellbeing and healthcare outcomes:-Hinge Health-Cylinder Health-Modern Health-AirVet-Rightway HealthcareTanner Brunsdale is the Director of Benefits & Mobility at Lyft, where he helps lead employee benefit strategies focused on improving access to care, supporting employee wellbeing, and driving better health outcomes through innovative healthcare solutions.📱 Digital Health Solutions: How accessible care drives engagement and outcomes🧠 Mental Health Support: Why comprehensive wellbeing programs matter🐶 Pet Care Benefits: An innovative approach to supporting employees and their families📊 Measuring ROI: How employers should evaluate healthcare investments💡 Future Innovation: The growing role of AI in healthcare navigation and personalizationLike, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on bending the healthcare cost trend through smarter benefits and better employee experiences!