In this episode of The Pulse in 15, Mary sits down with Bryan Trainor to discuss the value Kwik Trip has found in moving from separate, vendor-specific reports to having all their information in one place. Bryan shares how bringing data together into a single, transparent view has helped create clarity, reduce fragmentation, and better align goals and priorities across internal teams and vendor partners. The conversation highlights why data integration matters, how transparency changes the way partners work together, and how a unified view of information supports smarter, more coordinated strategy.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the value of moving from siloed, vendor-specific reports to a unified view of information, and how a single source of truth supports clearer, more consistent decision-making.
• Explain how greater data transparency helps align goals and priorities across vendor partners, shifting conversations from isolated metrics to shared outcomes.
• Recognize how integrated data enables organizations to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities that are difficult to see when information is fragmented.
• Describe how a transparent, comprehensive data approach can strengthen collaboration and support more coordinated strategy execution.

Frontline Perspectives from Physicians & Benefits Leaders

Building on our Part 2 session where carriers discussed what’s working, what’s falling short, and how employers can influence the trend, we’re now turning to the people closest to care delivery and benefit design. In Part 3, practicing physicians and respected benefits leaders will share practical, employer-ready strategies to stabilize access, improve outcomes, and control costs.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why primary care is under pressure from administrative burdens and poor reimbursement to fragmented relationships and what it means for access and outcomes.
• How innovative models like direct primary care and team-based care are changing the game for both physicians and employers.
• What employers and benefits advisors can do to drive real change: from investing in primary care and reducing red tape, to building trusted partnerships with providers.
• The power of relationships in primary care and how continuity, trust, and a whole-person approach can lower costs and improve workforce health.

If you’re tired of quick fixes and want to hear what really works in primary care—from the voices on the front lines, this conversation is for you.

In this 15-minute episode, we’re joined by Roger McMichael, Associate Superintendent at Carmel Clay Schools, for a practical conversation on how objective, data driven strategy can create meaningful and sustainable change in a school system’s health plan.

Roger shares how his team focused on improving employee health and experience while also achieving significant savings for the plan—without sacrificing value or access. His insights offer a real-world example of what’s possible when strategy, transparency, and long-term thinking come together.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Carmel Clay Schools leveraged plan savings to reinvest in and expand service offerings
• How their members’ experience differs from others in the local community
• What success looks like for their organization—and the outcomes they’ve realized so far

This episode is a must listen for HR leaders, benefits professionals, and executives looking for sustainable healthcare strategies that work for both their people and their bottom line.