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A Podcast for Employee Benefits Professionals Focused on Better Health and affordability. Brent Smith’s journey into health care started when his first post-college employer offered an incentive to employees to complete their annual physical. Short on cash and buried in student loans—he went. That visit led to a diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome and changed the course of his life. It sparked a deep curiosity about health in America, a personal commitment to wellness, and the realization that an employer’s benefits strategy can change lives.

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Anthem and SurgeryPlus “Latern” Partnership

MarketScale
May 21, 2025
Anthem
Brent Smith
Dickon Waterfield
healthcare
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In this episode, Brent Smith welcomes Dickon Waterfield, President of SurgeryPlus (Employer Direct Healthcare), to discuss their innovative partnership with Anthem. They break down how SurgeryPlus builds high-quality, cost-effective surgical networks—delivering care that’s local, affordable, and outcome-focused. Dickon explains how their model drives savings for employers while eliminating out-of-pocket costs for members. He also shares how integrated case management with Anthem improves patient navigation and drives better outcomes. A compelling look at the future of value-based surgical care—and a surprising first job story involving antique billiard tables.

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