How a School System Created Sustainable Change: Improving Health, Delivering Employee Value, and Reducing Plan Spend

The Pulse with Mary Delaney · Apr 15, 2026 · 16m

In this 15-minute episode, we’re joined by Roger McMichael, Associate Superintendent at Carmel Clay Schools, for a practical conversation on how objective, data driven strategy can create meaningful and sustainable change in a school system’s health plan. Roger shares how his team focused on improving employee health and experience while also achieving significant savings for the plan—without sacrificing value or access. His insights offer a real-world example of what’s possible when strategy, transparency, and long-term thinking come together. In this episode, you'll learn:How Carmel Clay…