I started at ChampionX on March 13, 2020, just one day before we were all sent home due to the pandemic. Despite the craziness of working at a new-to-me organization during COVID, I have been with the benefits team ever since.
When it comes to working in benefits, I have always enjoyed the conversations I get to have with employees. Typically, employees only come to me when something is wrong, so being able to explain and help them understand how benefits work and how the company can provide them and their families with better health care experiences is extremely rewarding. It’s great to see the light bulb go off once an employee has a better understanding of their plan and the true support ChampionX provides them.
Everything in our organization is driven by our purpose of improving lives – for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our communities. This includes how we deliver benefits. We take a holistic stance, providing competitive benefits encompassing health, retirement and more. Our goal is always to create a win-win scenario for both employees and the organization, ensuring everyone has access to the tools and support needed to live their happiest, healthiest lives.
We always strive to deliver the best possible benefits to our employees at a price that allows them to get the care they need without any barriers. By working with Employers Health, we can stay competitive in the marketplace while prioritizing the diverse needs of our employees. It is a true advantage that equips us to provide a culture dedicated to improving the lives of all. This is something that runs through the whole organization at every level. Our team is always working to ensure this is part of our decision-making process.
In the past two decades alone, there’s been substantial progress and I feel many of us in the benefits industry are optimistic for even better changes, despite some of the setbacks that were made due to the pandemic. I hope there is a future where red tape barriers for care are minimized and affordable health care access is prioritized. By empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions, we can create a benefits framework that meets both individual and collective needs effectively.
We initially became a client through an acquisition in 2020 but chose to stay with Employers Health after a successful RFP in 2021.
ChampionX is able to achieve its overarching benefits strategy with the support of Employers Health. It plays a pivotal role in helping us to maintain competitiveness in the marketplace. The team’s work in mitigating rising health care costs in the pharmacy space is invaluable. It allows us to provide our employees with access to the best medication at the best price. Working together reinforces our dedication to innovation and well-being and equips us to meet our employees’ needs and give back to our workforce in meaningful ways.
Our relationship with Employers Health has evolved into a true collaboration that helps us fully understand the Employers Health and CVS relationship. The outside perspective assures us everything between all parties is in alignment, making us confident that our employees and their families’ needs are met at an affordable cost we’re proud of.
Being part of Employers Health brings significant value, especially in gaining insights into the pharmacy landscape’s direction and optimizing our pharmacy benefit strategy. This knowledge truly empowers us to create solutions that maximize savings and enhance benefits for our employees. Another piece our team really values is all the educational resources the Employers Health team provides. Having the opportunity to attend a webinar or in-person event led by real benefits experts is invaluable. It keeps the ChampionX team up to date on important topics and helps us make better benefit decisions overall.
Employers Health always makes sure we are completely informed on all topics regarding pharmacy benefits and PBMs. We continuously receive information that impacts and improves our workforce, along with insights into how other companies partnering with Employers Health are enhancing benefits for their employees. Thorough legislative and clinical updates provide us with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and minimize surprises.
Our relationship has evolved immensely since we joined in 2020 and it has been rewarding for all levels of our organization. We look forward to everything we will continue to accomplish for our population together.