EMPLOYER BENEFITS IQ
Executive Reading and Action Guide

THE HIGH PERFORMANCE HEALTH PLAN

Use this companion to make the book a working discussion with your leadership team.

PART 1 — REFRAME THE PLAN
What is currently managed only at renewal?
Which executive owns the business outcome of healthcare?
What would change if the plan were treated as a business system?

PART 2 — SEE THE ECONOMICS
Which claims, pharmacy, contract and performance reports are available today?
Where does the team rely on assumptions instead of evidence?
What decision would better data improve first?

PART 3 — DESIGN THE STRATEGY
Which funding, risk, provider and care-pathway decisions are priorities?
What constraints or objectives should guide the next choice?
Which outcomes will define success?

PART 4 — GUIDE PEOPLE TO CARE
Where do employees face the most confusion or friction?
Which care moments need clearer support, navigation or communication?

PART 5 — LEAD THE WORK
What governance cadence will hold the work accountable?
Which measures will leadership review throughout the year?

NEXT STEP
Use the Health Plan Score to identify the Framework components that deserve the earliest attention, then assign an accountable owner and review date.

This resource is educational and not legal, tax or clinical advice.