Gene Marks sits down with Senior Benefits Manager at Paychex, Tami Tillery, to answer the top questions from a recent webinar on the evolving landscape of employee benefits. They discuss how businesses, particularly in rural and underserved areas, can creatively manage healthcare costs while providing robust employee benefits. A major focus is on leveraging technology and innovative solutions such as telehealth, mobile health units, and AI to enhance employee well-being in a cost-effective manner. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, understanding how to effectively manage benefits and costs is crucial.

Watch the on-demand webinar, Sustainable Benefit Strategies for Every Business Stage, at: https://bit.ly/4mt98uO

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Topics include:

00:00 : Episode preview

00:41 : Overview of the "Sustainable Benefit Strategies" webinar

01:28 : Rising healthcare costs insights

02:27 : Strategies for rural employers

05:19 : Healthcare costs and age groups

07:10 : How to pick insurance plan designs from different carriers

10:21 : Feasibility and advice for small businesses to offer group insurance

14:33 : Getting the right benefits support

20:25 : Strategies for rural employers balancing costs and quality

23:50 : Predictions on future benefits trends

30:17 : Wrap up and thank you

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