Trust, But Verify: Why Your TPA May Be Selling Your Employees’ Data (Ep. 31)

Ralph Weber welcomes back Ann Lewandowski to unpack one of the most overlooked threats in benefits: your data. This episode exposes how TPAs and PBMs can legally profit from “de-identified” plan data, why HIPAA offers false comfort, and what transparency should mean in 2025. If you’re a plan sponsor, this is essential listening. 00:00 The Importance of Trust in Benefits 02:35 Understanding Healthcare Operations and Compliance 05:12 Evaluating Individual vs. Group Health Plans 08:10 The Role of Fiduciaries in Employee Benefits 10:45 Identifying Misaligned Incentives 13:18 Trust but Verify: The Need for Transparency 16:08 Employee Trust and Data Privacy 18:56 Wellness Programs and Legal Risks 21:32 The Future of Wellness Litigation 24:16 Data-Driven Decision Making in Healthcare Guest: Ann Lewandowski Website: hcrebelalliance.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annlewandowski   Host: Ralph Weber Website: FixMyBenefitsNow.com Free Consultation: bit.ly/3WiO5zY Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphweber/