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S2 EP 3: Transforming Healthcare Navigation Through Strategy & Service

Exploring how Steven Chavez, Vice President of Navigation Service Delivery at Rightway Healthcare, and his team are redefining care navigation through technology and human guidance—and why Roundstone partners with them to deliver real value for employers and employees.

S2 EP 2: Smart Hospitals: Innovation, AI, and the New Blueprint for Healthcare Systems

A conversation with David Sylvan, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at University Hospitals, on how University Hospitals is redefining what it means to be a “smart” healthcare system—leveraging AI, partnerships, and innovation to deliver better outcomes, streamline operations, and create value across the care continuum.

S2 EP 1: Leveraging AI for Innovation in Healthcare

Mike Schroeder sits down with Brandon Cornuke, Senior Director of Innovation at University Hospitals, to explore how AI is transforming patient care, hospital operations, and cost management. From fall prevention and virtual nursing to AI-powered patient follow-up and a system-wide “problem engine” that elevates frontline insights, Brandon shares how University Hospitals is building smarter, safer, and more efficient care environments while addressing workforce shortages and rising healthcare costs.

S1 EP 7: Direct Primary Care: Making Healthcare Personal, Accessible, and Innovative

In this episode of Healthcare Forward, Mike Schroeder sits down with Dr. Richard Berry from Maple Health for a conversation on how Direct Primary Care reimagines the patient-provider relationship. They explore how the DPC model delivers more personalized, accessible care, real-world examples, and how this innovative approach fits into emerging healthcare strategies for employers.

S1 EP6: From Operation Rainbow to Medical Claims: A Nurse’s Call for Smarter Care

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Grobmyer, a current Roundstone Claims Review Nurse, to explore how her frontline experience in crowded operating rooms abroad and her current role intersect. Lisa shares how a sharp clinical eye can uncover unnecessary costs, spot missed opportunities, and ensure members receive better, more affordable care. From identifying red flags in claims to drawing lessons from resource-limited mission work, Lisa offers practical, human insights for employers and brokers who want to understand what really drives healthcare costs.

S1 EP5: Beyond the Middleman: What to Look for in a PBM That Works

What separates a PBM that adds value from one that just adds costs? Host Mike Schroeder and guest Daniel Demyan dig into the traits of an effective PBM—transparent contracts, real-time data, clinical programs, and alignment with employer goals. Along the way, they unpack the impact of high-cost drugs like GLP-1s, share real-world examples of savings, and show how the right PBM strategy can lower costs without cutting care.

S1 EP4: Beyond Sick Care: The Prescription for a Healthier, More Affordable Future

In this episode, our host, Mike Schroeder, sits down with Dr. Ted Barnett of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute to explore how lifestyle changes can transform health outcomes and lower costs for employers. Together, they challenge the status quo of “sick care” by highlighting the power of prevention. Discover why traditional wellness programs often fall short and how embracing true healthcare can save lives and money.

S1 EP3: Self-Funding’s Safety Net: Stop-Loss Explained

For many employers, the biggest barrier to self-funding is fear of the unknown, especially when it comes to catastrophic claims and financial risk. In this episode, Mike Schroeder sits down with Lauren Gliha, Partner Solutions Manager at Roundstone, to unpack the truth behind those fears.

S1 EP2: The Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) Wake-Up Call for Employers

In this episode, Mike Schroeder sits down with Roundstone’s COO, Beth Snyder, to unpack one of the most powerful tools for measuring health plan performance: the Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) metric. Together, they explore why PEPY matters and how businesses can leverage it to achieve meaningful savings and long-term growth.

S1 EP1: Gamechanger or Gatekeeper? How to Spot the Best Benefits Advisor

In this episode, Roundstone Founder and President Mike Schroeder sits down with Benefits Advisor Jay Booth to explore what employers should consider when choosing a benefits broker. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to help you make the right choice.

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