“The Dynamic Duo of Self-Funding” with Emma Fox and Tiffany Ryder with Direct Care Connect

Gain comprehensive insights into the dynamic world of self-funding employee benefit plans. Through an expert-led discussion, participants will learn essential principles of plan design, including innovative strategies for optimizing clinical and financial outcomes. Furthermore, attendees will acquire a deeper understanding of fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA and the critical importance of establishing a process for individual components such as vendor evaluation and plan expenditure assessment in ensuring compliance and fiduciary duty adherence. After the completion of this course, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to design, implement, and manage self-funded benefit plans that prioritize legal compliance, foster better clinical outcomes, and drive financial efficiency, thereby enhancing their ability to serve their clients effectively.

 

About Tiffany Ryder, MHS, PA-C, MZQ Consulting

Tiffany Ryder is an NFL Cheerleader turned Emergency Medicine Physician Associate, outspoken patient advocate and compliance enthusiast. In addition to her role as Cofounder and Medical Director of Direct Care Connect, a nonprofit organization connecting uninsured and underinsured patients with primary care practices, she also serves as the Director of Fiduciary Services at MZQ Consulting, LLC, a benefits compliance and ACA reporting firm specializing in ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS Code, the ACA and more.

With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry designing medical programing, serving in pharmaceutical research and practicing emergency medicine, Tiffany has been a strong champion of health care reform. She is a sought-after speaker and commentator on a wide variety of healthcare and clinical issues, especially ones related to fiduciary duty and emergency and primary care.

As a mother of two neurodivergent children, she brings a unique perspective and advocacy to her work on behalf of others managing complicated medical needs in the health care marketplace. Tiffany frequently contributes to the national dialogue on health care and has been featured in US News and World Report, Public Health and Medicine Magazine, ALM and other industry publications. She regularly appears on Podcasts and speaks frequently at industry events.

Tiffany lives in Annapolis - "The Sailing Capital of the World" 

 

About Emma Fox

Emma Fox is the managing partner at E Powered Benefits; a benefits consulting firm designed to deliver high performance, self-funded health plans while staying committed to industry-wide transparency.

Using her years of alternative funding expertise, Emma created the advanced curriculum that is now the Certified Health Value Advisor (CHVA) certification, credentialed by The Validation Institute and now taught across the country.

Emma created the virtual “Coffee Breaks” in 2020, giving an open, shared platform to peers and specifically targeted at creating collaborative and educational community within the healthcare & insurance space. From this virtual meeting came the YOU Powered Symposium, a gathering of hundreds of disruptive advisors and thought leaders who seek to fundamentally change the US healthcare system.

As founder and CEO of the Association of Healthcare Advisors (AFHCA), Emma developed the Advisor Verification program, allowing healthcare advisors to apply for, and receive, a formal verification of transparency and ethical conduct.

Having appeared on numerous stages and contributed to a variety of publications, Emma most enjoys spending time at home with her husband, children, and pups. She enjoys cooking, writing, fitness, and traveling.