Reclaiming Control of Employee Benefits

Reclaiming Control of Employee Benefits

From Disrupt & Innovate by Lisa Levy

April 14, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Lisa L. Levy discusses employee benefits and cost savings with Donovan Pyle, revealing inefficiencies and strategies for executives.

In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting, to expose the hidden inefficiencies in employee benefits—and how executives can take back control. Donovan shares a staggering reality: employers spent $1.3 trillion on healthcare benefits last year—and roughly $325 billion of that was waste. He breaks down why traditional benefits brokers often fail to prioritize cost savings, and how a fiduciary-based, transparent approach can dramatically improve both financial outcomes and employee health. You’ll learn the key steps leaders can take to evaluate their current plans, uncover massive savings opportunities, and implement smarter, tailored healthcare solutions that actually serve their workforce. ✨ Keywords: -healthcare -employee benefits -cost savings -healthcare consulting -fiduciary responsibility -healthcare transparency -benefits brokers -healthcare waste -executive power -healthcare solutions If you’re a CEO, HR leader, or executive responsible for employee benefits, this conversation with Donovan will change how you think about healthcare spending—and show you how to turn it into a strategic advantage…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa L. Levy

Guest: Donovan Pyle

Topics covered

  • employee benefits
  • healthcare costs
  • fiduciary responsibility
  • healthcare transparency
  • executive leadership

Keywords

  • healthcare
  • employee benefits
  • cost savings
  • healthcare consulting
  • fiduciary responsibility
  • healthcare transparency
  • benefits brokers
  • healthcare waste
  • executive power
  • healthcare solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Health Compass Consulting

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