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The Pulse by Vital InciteAuthor: Vital Incite
Vital Incites podcast series, The Pulse, will help you keep pace with whats trending in employee benefits. Every other month, nationally recognized subject matter experts from the health and pharmacy industry and top academic and research institutions will provide data-driven insights while giving you actionable, scalable, strategies. If you are looking to reduce medical and pharmacy spend while driving better health outcomes, this podcast series is for you! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rethinking Fiduciary Duty in Employer Health Plans
Episode 5
Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
As healthcare costs continue to rise and scrutiny around plan transparency intensifies, employers are under growing pressure to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility—not just to manage costs, but to ensure health plan decisions truly serve the best interests of their employees. In this compelling episode, we explore what fiduciary duty really means for employers in today’s complex benefits landscape. Experts break down the legal, ethical, and financial implications of being a plan sponsor—and what it takes to stay compliant, cost-conscious, and employee-centered. In This Episode, You'll Learn:What ERISA says about fiduciary obligations—and how it applies to health benefits Why fiduciary risk is rising, and what recent lawsuits mean for employersCommon blind spots in benefits strategy that can lead to compliance issues Practical steps employers can take to protect themselves and support their workforceIf you're in HR, finance, or on a leadership team making decisions about your company’s health plan, this episode is your essential guide to navigating your fiduciary role with confidence and clarity.
