Decades of being told that benefits are an excessive and unavoidable "cost of business" have led to a complacency in the healthcare and benefits industry. I'm part of the 1% that sees things differently. I've pioneered the concept of "LEAN Benefits." “The Benefits CFO” moniker underscores my commitment to maximizing efficiency and effectiveness through the principles of LEAN.While others treat healthcare and benefits like a product, I treat it as a process. Drawing from principles of LEAN and Six Sigma, I can help you extract the maximum value from your existing carrier.A benefits consultant with Alera Group, Health Rosetta Associate Advisor, and advanced healthcare strategist with 20 years in the insurance industry, 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬. In a world where healthcare has been plagued by inefficiencies and excessive waste, I stand as a beacon of change for employers.I partner with companies dedicated to their benefit goals, to implement solutions that improve employee outcomes and experience, while delivering cost reductions between 15% and 30% - 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 spent on employee benefits.My experience encompasses working with hospitals in the pre-ACA era to collaborating with private equity groups to optimize businesses, cutting out middlemen to making healthcare more affordable. Also an early advocate for transparent prescription drug programs, I aim to provide patients and healthcare providers with information and clarity. I have been a regular speaker on a wide range of industry related topics, including renewal negotiation strategies, healthcare financing and the Affordable Care Act.➤ WHO GETS RESULTS: Finance and HR execs that have clear business plans for growth, merger or acquisition, are having challenges attracting or retaining the key talent they need to accomplish their goals, or are tired of not being able to control their benefit outcomes like they control other aspects of their business.Let's break the cycle of complacency and start a conversation about how you can improve outcomes and slash costs.