McGohan Brabender Side Affects: Disrupting Health Care
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Side Affects Producer Kenzie McEvily, joined by her guest hosts, spotlights invited industry experts to discuss their best practices that disrupt the norm of health care, leadership, and business. Side Affects: A podcast that prompts you, as an employer, to think differently about the needs of your people and your company. We encourage you to take action by taking a deep look into benefit strategies that will transform your workforce engagement, i.e., diversity, compliance, mental health, and modern reporting. Kenzie and her guests bring these subjects and more to light to better health and productivity. Tune in and learn more!
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June 5, 20267 min
Side Affects Episode 165 | Compliance in Minutes - June
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your June 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.
May 9, 202627 min
Side Affects 164 | Rethinking Workplace Benefits: Life, LTC and the Evolving Carrier Landscape
You’ve heard the buzzwords: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity... but what do they actually mean? And why are they becoming such a critical part of today’s benefits strategy? As the workforce evolves, benefits are no longer just a line item -- they’re a strategic lever for attracting talent, managing risk and supporting an aging population. By 2030, there will be more people 65+ than under 18, reshaping how employers think about life insurance, long-term care and financial protection.
In this episode, we’re joined by MB Supplemental and Executive Risk Solutions Consultant, Kristi Winters to break down how supplemental benefits are evolving amid rising costs, limited carrier options and increasing employee need. From the decline of traditional group LTC to the rise of hybrid solutions and voluntary benefits, we unpack what employers and employees need to know now. Tune in to learn how benefits are changing -- and what it means for the future.
April 27, 20266 min
Side Affects Episode 163 | Compliance in Minutes - May 2026
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your May 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.
March 30, 20265 min
Side Affects Episode 162 | Compliance in Minutes - April 2026
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your April 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.
March 6, 202633 min
Side Affects Episode 161 | The Compliance Risks Hiding in Your Wellness Program
Building a wellness program that actually works and stays compliant? It’s tougher than ever. Between HIPAA, EEOC, ADA, ACA and tax rules, even the best programs can stumble into costly mistakes.
In this episode, we cut through the alphabet soup and break down what employers really need to know. Partner and Co-Chair of Calfee's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Jason Rothman joins MB Director of Population Health, Tiffany Kuck and MB CMO, Dave Homan as they dive into today’s biggest compliance risks, how wellness programs have evolved and what it takes to design something effective and penalty‑proof. If you touch wellness strategy, this is the episode you can’t skip.
March 5, 20266 min
Side Affects Episode 160 | Compliance in Minutes - March 2026
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your March 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.
February 20, 20262 min
McGohan Brabender's Got You Covered for the Summer
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February 4, 20266 min
Side Affects Episode 159 | Compliance in Minutes - February 2026
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your February 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.
January 6, 20267 min
Side Affects Episode 158 | Compliance in Minutes - January 2026
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your January 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Motion.
December 4, 20254 min
Side Affects Episode 157 | Compliance in Minutes - December 2025
When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your December 2025 breakdown of Compliance in Motion.
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