Bending The Trend
Bending The Trend, hosted by Norm Volsky of MVP Growth Partners, is a show built for benefits leaders who want to learn directly from their peers how to manage rising healthcare costs without sacrificing employee well-being.
Each episode features candid conversations with forward-thinking benefits executives who share how they’ve successfully leveraged point solutions like advanced imaging, musculoskeletal care, behavioral health, and more to reduce spend, improve outcomes, and put money back into their employees’ pockets.
Bending The Trend delivers practical case studies, proven strategies, and peer-to-peer insights designed to help benefits leaders make smarter decisions about innovation and spend.
At its core, the show is about empowering benefits leaders to learn from each other’s real-world experiences, spotlighting the solutions and strategies that truly move the needle in bending healthcare’s cost curve.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 13: Strategic Vendor Choices with Niko Caparisos
Join us for another amazing episode of Bending the Trend hosted by Norm Volsky, this week I sit down with Niko Caparisos, founder of community-owned health plans, reveals the inside scoop on how strategic vendor choices and streamlined manageme...
Episode 12: Health Employer Strategies You Should Try with Danny Seidman
Insights from Danny Seidman In this episode, Norm Volsky welcomes healthcare advisor and founder of DHS Advisors, Danny Seidman, to discuss actionable strategies employers are using to control healthcare spend while im...
Episode 11: Direct Contracting and Direct Primary Care Leading the Way with Kristina Ewing
Join us for another great episode the Bending the Trend Podcast, this week our host Norm Volsky sits down with Kristina Ewing, Director of Health and Wellbeing at Shoestring Valley Holdings. Kristina shares innovative strategies for reduc...
Episode 10: Cost Savings, Innovation & Revolutionizing Pharmacy Benefits with Chloe Bright
In this episode of the Bending the Trend we are thrilled to welcome Chloe Bright, Founder & Lead Consultant of Acumen Consultants, Inc. Chloe shares her expertise on innovative pharmacy solutions, including niche PBMs, pharmacogenomics, and...
Episode 9: RBP, Transparent PBMS & Direct Primary Care with Stephanie Porrino
In this episode of Bending the Trend, Norm Volsky sits down with Stephanie Porrino, CEO and Founder of Empower Healthcare Insights, to discuss practical strategies employers can use to control rising healthcare costs. Stephanie shares ...
Episode 8: Our Guests Share Their Favorite Digital Health Solutions
Join us for a powerful, insight-packed compilation episode of Bending the Trend where we spotlight real-world digital health solutions that are driving impact for employers of all sizes.From Benefits leaders who work with with employers...
Episode 7: Addiction Innovation, Member Engagement & Smarter Buying Decisions with Lee Lewis
In this Bending The Trend segment, Norm Volsky sits down with Lee Lewis for a rapid-fire conversation on digital health vendors that truly deliver value. Lee shares candid perspectives on solutions he believes consistently generate strong outco...
Episode 6: Healthcare Strategy, Onsite Care & Measurable ROI with Kristine Karnath
In this episode of Bending the Trend, host Norm Volsky speaks with Kristine Karnath, VP of Total Rewards at Moog, about the company's innovative approaches to employee health and wellness. They discuss Moog's history, the implementation of digi...
Episode 5: Digital Health Solutions & Cost Management with David Fosgate
In this episode of Bending the Trend, host Norm Volsky interviews David Fosgate, the Senior VP of Employee Benefits at Lockton and a consultant in the healthcare space. Norm and David discuss innovative strategies to combat rising healthcare co...
Episode 4: Mid Market Strategy, Care Navigation & Direct Primary Care with Patrick Moore
In this episode of Bending the Trend, host Norm Volsky speaks with Pat Moore, co-founder of Pretekt, about innovative strategies in employee benefits, particularly for mid-market employers. They discuss the importance of care navigation, direct...
Episode 3: Mid Market Dynamics, Payment Integrity & Innovative Vendors with Jake Frankel
SummaryIn this episode of Bending The Trend, Norman Volsky interviews Jake Frankel, founder of ASF Strategies, discussing innovative strategies to combat rising healthcare costs. They explore effective vendor strategies for mid-ma...
Episode 2: Conflict in Roles & Transparency in Healthcare with Shawn Gremminger
In this episode of Bending the Trend, Norm and Shawn Gremminger discuss the challenges of rising healthcare costs and the role of various vendors in the healthcare ecosystem. They explore the importance of accountability, the mixed results of i...
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 ...