CLEARly Beneficial Podcast
CLEARly Beneficial Podcast: Where We Rip Off the Band-aid and Explore What's Next
Welcome to the CLEARly Beneficial podcast - the show where we rip off the band-aid on healthcare and explore the future of benefits with the people driving innovation in our industry.
Host Vincent Catalano brings over 20 years of health insurance brokerage expertise to conversations that get to the real story. You'll discover what actually works, what doesn't, and what's coming next from the innovators brave enough to challenge how we've always done things.
Whether you're an insurance broker navigating carrier politics, an HR professional trying to make sense of complex plan designs, or an employer seeking practical solutions for your people, this podcast delivers the straight talk and actionable insights you need.
We rip off the bandage and give you the inside perspective that only comes from decades in the trenches. Ready to see what's really happening in healthcare? Let's explore the future together.
Episodes
23 episodes
[S2E10] Vincent Catalano: GLP-1 Forever? Why Taking a Drug for Life Might Not Be the Problem
The headlines will tell you that stopping a GLP-1 means gaining the weight back. And they're right. A study of 77,000 patients confirms it: stop the drug, and the weight returns within a year to a year and a half. But Vincent Catalano isn't sur...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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4:19
[S2E9] Dr. Lisa Larkin: Why the Healthcare System Is Failing Women and Who's Fighting to Fix It
The healthcare system was not built for women. Dr. Lisa Larkin has spent over 35 years proving it and building something better.In this episode, Vincent Catalano sits down with Dr. Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF, a nationally recognized...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:26
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[S2E8] Vincent Catalano - Hot Health Takes: The Diagnosis Is In
What do interior designers, CEOs, and conference-goers have in common? Strong opinions about healthcare.Vincent Catalano was in Orlando two weeks ago at KBIS, the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, alongside his wife, Kerrie Kelly,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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6:00
[S2E7] Mark Flores - The Healthcare Black Hole
Recovering Millions in Mismanaged Employee BenefitsWhen employers sign healthcare contracts, they assume they're getting what they pay for. Mark Flores, Vice President and Co-Founder of AVYM Corporation, reveals a disturbing rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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54:20
[S2E6] Dr. Khuram Arif - Healthcare Quality Over Growth
A CEO's Case for Foundational Excellence in HealthcareVincent Catalano sits down with Dr. Khuram Arif, CEO of Western Health Advantage (WHA), for an in-depth conversation about the future of regional healthcare delivery. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:20
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[S2E5] Vincent Catalano - Benefit Brokers 101 (Part 2)
Skip the RFP Theater: What HR & Brokers Really Need to Know About Switching Benefits PartnersIn this candid episode, Vincent Catalano pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood processes in employee benef...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:32
[S2E4] Nathan Baar: From Emergency Room to Healthcare Revolution
From ER Nurse to Healthcare Entrepreneur: Transforming Primary CareWhat happens when a bedside ER nurse discovers the healthcare system is designed to keep people sick rather than make them well?In this revealing episode ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:55
[S2E3] Vincent Catalano - Benefit Brokers 101 (Part 1)
Not all benefits brokers are created equal. In this first episode of a two-part series, Vincent Catalano pulls back the curtain on the employee benefits brokerage industry, sharing insights from his 22 years in the business.Drawing from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:44
[S2E2] Vincent Catalano on The Great American Healthcare Plan Breakdown
The president just dropped details on the "Great American Healthcare Plan" – and Vincent's breaking down why the math doesn't add up. While everyone wants lower drug costs and transparent pricing, there's a fundamental flaw in thinking a govern...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:42
[S2E1] Matthew Robinson: The Fight to Save Independent Physicians in California
The Fight to Save Independent Physicians in CaliforniaMatthew Robinson, CEO of the Physician Association of California, reveals why independent physicians have dropped from approximately 50% to 33% in just 12 years—and the criti...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:33
[S1E13] Larry Thompson: Healthcare Reform Starts with Understanding Systemic Accountability
Why Healthcare's Dysfunction Is a Feature, Not a Bug—And Who Benefits From Keeping It That WayLawrence Thompson has spent 35+ years in healthcare leadership roles at some of the industry's most prominent organizations. As CEO of...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:01
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[S1E12] Vincent Catalano: Why is an HSA the most efficient tax advantage?
Saving for your health is actually a tax advantage!An HSA (or Health Savings Account) is a savings account that is used purely for medical services. Unlike other accounts, you get a deduction on your taxes when you put money int...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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5:56
[S1E11] Vincent Catalano: Deductibles Demystified
Listen to Vincent's Hot Health Takes as he demystifies your health plan deductibles in about three minutes!Depending on how your insurance plan is structured, your deductible could play an important role alongside your out of pocket maxi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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3:14
[S1E10] Vincent Catalano: Your Health Plan's Magic Numbers
The most important thing in picking out an insurance plan is...Your maximum out of pocket! All of your costs related to your health will be stacked up against that maximum out of pocket before your insurance covers i...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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3:05
[S1E9] Vincent Catalano: Navigating Rising Premiums, Subsidy Loss, and Smart Strategies for 2026
What to Do When Your Health Insurance Costs Are SkyrocketingVincent Catalano tackles the anxiety-inducing reality of rising health insurance premiums as ACA subsidies face elimination, explaining what individuals and fami...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:41
[S1E8] Chris Moyer: Why Self-Funding Is Just the Beginning
Why Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising—And What's Really Broken in the SystemChris Moyer, President & CEO of ASR Health Benefits, reveals why healthcare costs continue their unsustainable climb and why most employers still d...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:46
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[S1E7] Ferrin Williams: Empowering Choice to Help You Save on Prescriptions
Why Your Employees Are Overpaying for Prescriptions—And How Pharmacy Navigation Tools Can Fix ItFerrin Williams, PharmD, MBA, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Scripta Insights, reveals how pharmacy care navigation tools can help employees save ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:44
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[S1E6] Mike Trent: Beyond Self-Insured, Energizing Your Health Plan Funding with RBP
Beyond Self-Funding: Why Reference-Based Pricing Is the Solution Hiding in Plain SightMike Trent, VP of Business Development at ClaimDOC, reveals why self-funding alone doesn't solve healthcare costs—and how RBP can save employers $150,0...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:43
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[S1E5] Dr. Raymond Fabius: Building a Culture of Health to Flatten Healthcare Costs
Building a Culture of Health: The Competitive Advantage Employers MissDr. Raymond Fabius, co-founder, president and chief medical officer of HealthNEXT and co-author of "Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness," reveal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:05
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[S1E4] Nell Goodarzi: Course Correcting Executives and Enterprises from Career Paths to Life Resilience
Vincent welcomed executive advisor Nell Goodarzi to discuss her transition from investment banking to guiding leaders through career pivots and organizational transformation. Nell shared her personal journey through burnout and a health crisis ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:06
[S1E3] Judith Kunisch: Understanding How Healthcare Works from an Industry Insider
Understanding How Healthcare Works from an Industry InsiderVincent Catalano welcomed author Judith Kunisch to discuss her book "The Center of the Star," which offers insights into the healthcare industry. Drawing from her extensiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:23
[S1E2] Vincent Catalano: What You Need to Know for 2026 Open Enrollment
Your host of the CLEARly Beneficial podcast, Vincent Catalano, explores the critical decisions employees face during open enrollment for 2026 health coverage. He highlights that most employees spend only 9 minutes reviewing complex insurance ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:22
[S1E1] The CLEARly Beneficial Podcast: Ripping off the Band-aid
CLEARly Beneficial Podcast: Where We Rip Off the Band-aid and Explore What's NextWelcome to the CLEARly Beneficial podcast - the show where we rip off the band-aid on healthcare and explore the future of benefits with the people d...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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