Tom Spann's guest appearances

Tom Spann

GuideWell Insights: Discerning commentary on health care consumerism, new care delivery and health care innovation.

A Second Opinion with Senator Bill Frist, M.D.

EMERGE Everywhere

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Tom Spann is no stranger to helping people tackle financial challenges without judgment. He founded Accolade in 2007 to help working Americans navigate their health benefits, then co-founded employee financial wellness company Brightside in 2017. He did so to shed light on what he sees as a critical, yet underserved, part of health equity: financial health. In this episode, Tom and Jennifer discuss the role employers can play in improving financial well-being and using behavioral science to make managing money easier. 

Tom Spann is no stranger to helping people tackle financial challenges without judgment. He founded Accolade in 2007 to help working Americans navigate their health benefits, then co-founded employee financial wellness company Brightside in 2017. He did so to shed light on what he sees as a critical, yet underserved, part of health equity: financial health. In this episode, Tom and Jennifer discuss the role employers can play in improving financial well-being and using behavioral science to make managing money easier.

Tom Spann | Delivering Brighter Futures to Employees

Tom Spann is CEO of Brightside, a comprehensive financial health engagement platform that partners with employers to give employees and their families the financial care they need. Previously, he was the founding CEO of Accolade, which today helps over 2 million people navigate the health system.   Our discussion today is centered on how one’s personal financial health has a direct impact on health and well-being.  With three out of four Americans ranking their finances as the No. 1 stress in life, Brightside is on a mission to change that, improving not just personal finances but employee happiness.

Tom Spann is CEO of Brightside, a comprehensive financial health engagement platform that partners with employers to give employees and their families the financial care they need. Previously, he was the founding CEO of Accolade, which today helps over 2 million people navigate the health system. Our discussion today is centered on how one’s personal financial health has a direct impact on health and well-being.  With three out of four Americans ranking their finances as the No. 1 stress in life, Brightside is on a mission to change that, improving not just personal finances but employee happiness.

152 - Tom Spann, CEO of Brightside, on Solving for the Fifth Biggest Killer in America: Poor Financial Health

Tom is the Co-founder and CEO of Accolade. We interviewed him at the Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit in October, 2015.