The Benefits Connexion Podcast
One-on-one discussions on emerging issues with industry leaders, hosted by Connex Health. Be sure to also check out the Simplify Prior Authorization podcast series.
Episodes
41 episodes
Why Immunization in the Workplace Makes Sense
Are you up to date? Many adults are not up to date with routine vaccination boosters, like tetanus and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). As we age vaccines are available, but not always publicly covered, for other preventable diseases like the ...
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45:17
Pharmacy Today and Tomorrow from the Ontario Pharmacists Association
In this podcast you’ll hear the discussion Denise Balch has with Justin Bates, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Pharmacists Association on the mandate of the OPA, why Ontario falls short on the role of pharmacists in primary care, the val...
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43:29
The Expanded Pharmacy Scope of Practice
In this podcast Denise Balch of Connex Health speaks with John Ly, Director of Pharmacy Operations for the Sobeys National Pharmacy Group. They discuss the drivers of provincial changes to pharmacy scope of practice, how these vary provincially...
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28:40
An Insurer’s Perspective on Obesity
In this podcast Denise Balch of Connex Health speaks with Ned Pojskic, VP Pharmacy Benefits Management at Green Shield Canada about obesity, why obesity is a disease, and why Green Shield is changing their reimbursement philosophy across their ...
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26:05
Back to the Future! CLHIA’s perspective on a journey through the pandemic and beyond
Joining Denise Balch for this podcast is Joan Weir, recently appointed Vice President, Group Benefits, at the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA). Joan and Denise will explore key areas of change in employee bene...
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis and Understanding Reimbursement Gaps
Joining Denise Balch as guests on this podcast are Dr. Jiwon Oh, a staff neurologist, scientist, and Medical Director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto who specializes in the care of p...
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40:47
Why Benefits Data is in High Demand
John Anacleto, Director of Private Payer Strategies & Data Insights, PDCI Market Access, joins Denise Balch to explore more on data analytics, why data is in higher demand than ever and how data can be used. John will give his insig...
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37:18
BPHA Preview - Individual Health and Dental Plans - Solutions for SMEs
What has changed for SMEs in group benefits? Find out by signing up to the BPHA program to hear our latest of 16 recently-updated modules. Max Mahardi, Business Development Manag...
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COVID-19 and Pharmaceuticals In Canada
We are pleased to welcome Cole Pinnow, President of Pfizer Canada and the recently appointed Chair of the Board for Innovative Medicines Canada to this podcast. Mr. Pinnow has a background as a microbiologist in the pharmaceutical industry and ...
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BPHA Preview - Third Party Administration
It’s a New Year and time to sign up for the BPHA program that includes invaluable education about the benefits industry, and comes with membership for access to additional programming and resources to makes sure you stay current with all the la...
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1:47
BPHA Preview - Funding Arrangements and Underwriting Fundamentals
The BPHA program and membership offers invaluable education about the benefits industry, and allows you to stay current with all the latest trends and developments.Building professional credibility requires an understanding of the funda...
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BPHA Preview - Pharmaceuticals – Drug Discovery and Reimbursement
We're keen to share our new content with you in our Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate program launched October 1, 2021. Listen to an excerpt of Session 1, Module 4, Pharmaceuticals – Drug Discovery and Reimbursement with Joe Farago, Exe...
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1:20
BPHA Preview - Formularies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
We're still not done bringing you our new content in our Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate program, launched October 1, 2021. This week we are featuring a new recorded session by Laura Blair, Director of Sales at Express Scripts Canada....
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BPHA Preview - Pooled and Voluntary Benefits
We've recently updated many of the modules in our Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate (BPHA) program to keep it fresh and relevant. We are excited to share with you what we've changed. This week listen to two of our new prese...
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BPHA Preview - Putting Health Into Vision Care
New and updated content to the Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate program launched October 1, 2021. We are bringing you a series of excerpts directly from our presenters on what you will take away from their module and why you should con...
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BPHA Preview - Pooling in a Complex Market
Updates to the Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate program launched October 1, 2021. With new modules, new content and new presenters we are bringing you a series of excerpts from some of our sessions and insights from presenters on why y...
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1:40
BPHA Preview - Renewal Analysis and Forecasting
This week we hear from Emily Stewart and Melissa Lougheed from Benefits by Design on what you will take away from their session, including helpful tips for advisors on how to prepare for a renewal and steps on how to conduct analysis and foreca...
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1:52
BPHA Preview - The Insurance Landscape
We are live with program updates now! Updates to the Benefits and Private Healthcare Associate program launched October 1, 2021. With new modules, new content and new presenters we are bringing you a series of excerpts from some of our sessions...
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2:20
Putting the Human Touch in Virtual Care
Featuring a conversation with Daniel Martz, Vice-President of TELUS Health Virtual Care. Fueled by his passion for leveraging leading-edge technology to transform healthcare and improve health outcomes, Daniel leads TELUS Health’s Virtual Care ...
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33:20
BPHA Preview - What to Include in Plan Marketing Specifications
The BPHA program and membership offers invaluable education about the benefits industry, and allows you to stay current with all the latest trends and developments.Listen to this excerpt as new presenter Matthew Crites, Sales Supervisor...
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Living the Good Life with Diabetes
Featuring a conversation with Kevin Frankish, broadcaster, former co-host of one of Canada’s largest morning shows and current host of his own podcast, the Happy Molecule, plus Lisa Maks, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Diabetes, at the Juravinski...
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Episode #18 - Prior Authorization and Oncology
Featuring a conversation with Dr. Mark David Vincent, MB, ChB, MRCP(UK), FRCPC, Medical Oncologist, London Regional Cancer Program. Our Simplify Prior Authorization communications are gearing up. This third podcast in our dedicated prio...
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Episode #17 - The Case for Choice in Benefit Plans
Featuring a conversation with Derek Weir, Sales Manager, Optional Benefits, Medavie Blue Cross.Optional benefits (sometimes referred to as voluntary benefits) have been around a long time, but typically offerings were limited to em...
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