21 MAR 2018 · Held annually since 1997, the HC21 Forum is the largest in our region. This year speakers will focus on the four key levers developed by HC21 to assist organizations in designing and implementing value-based benefit design. The levers work in tandem with one another to push value into your organization and our regional market. One of our speakers, Phil Brown, Sr VP of Human Resources with Mohawk Industries was kind enough to answer a couple of questions about his upcoming presentation at our May 1st event. This podcast also introduces our other speakers.

21 FEB 2018 · Named in honor of The Leapfrog Group's first Board Chair, The Bruce Bradley Fellowship is a year-long education and training program for corporate-health professionals who want to take an active role in steering employees and their families to safer, higher-quality hospitals and health systems. Fellows gain expertise in measurement of and advocacy for hospital quality and safety, as well as effective methods of steerage. Kendra Gipson, State of TN, discusses her year as a Fellow.

21 JAN 2018 · A new court decision in December 2017 sends the EEOC back to the drawing board in regard to their definition of "voluntary" participation in employer wellness programs. Attorney Al Holifield joined our conversation with an update for employers on what to do in 2018, and what to expect next in the case of AARP v. EEOC.

21 DEC 2017 · Join us as we continue our podcast journey. In our newest conversation, we are joined by Dr. Martha Buchanan, Director of the Knox County Health Department. Dr. Buchanan gives us information on antibiotic resistance in the Knoxville community, as well as tips to use in our own homes that will help curb the epidemic; no tools required.

21 NOV 2017 · This is our first installment of conversations on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic stewardship. Antibiotics save millions of lives annually, but misuse and overuse of these life-saving drugs is leading to resistance. Tennessee has some of the highest prescribing rates in the US. This conversation offers insight into hospital safety and measures related to antibiotic resistance and stewardship. Our guest is Leah Binder, President & CEO of The Leapfrog Group.