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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