Healthcare in America is complex—and real change requires alignment.
Aligned for Impact with Matt Naylor explores what happens when vision, values, and execution come together across the ecosystem of healthcare, leadership, and business.
Hosted by entrepreneur and Crumdale founder Matt Naylor, this show brings together voices from across the industry—brokers, consultants, innovators, and leaders—who are driving better outcomes, lower costs, and improved experiences for employers and members alike.
But the conversations go beyond benefits. Matt dives into the principles of alignment that create lasting impact: emotional intelligence in leadership, trust in partnerships, purpose in culture, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way—not just the usual way.
It’s about the alignment that fuels innovation—and the impact that leaves a legacy.
Connecting the Dots in Healthcare Cost Containment with Joe Sweeney and George Foley
On this episode, Matt Naylor is joined by Joe Sweeney and George Foley of Crumdale Specialty to discuss the challenges of healthcare cost containment and the need for a more connected approach to self-funded healthcare. Drawing on decades of experience across insurance, clinical care, stop loss, and healthcare strategy, Joe and George explore how fragmentation, misaligned incentives, and disconnected solutions can make it difficult for employers to effectively manage costs. The conversation explores how Crumdale is bringing together data, clinical intelligence, member advocacy, and cost containment strategies to identify opportunities earlier, improve member engagement, and create better outcomes for employers, brokers, and members.
24 Aug 2026
Why Healthcare Needs More Creative Plan Design with Amber Hickman
On this episode, Matt Naylor is joined by Amber Hickman, co-founder of Hickman & Knox, to discuss her journey from healthcare administration and national brokerage firms to building an independent benefits firm focused on creative, high-value healthcare solutions. Amber shares how working with self-funded hospital clients opened her eyes to innovative plan design, including strategies that can steer members toward high-value care while supporting rural hospitals. The conversation explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of finding the right partners, and why Amber believes brokers need to move beyond traditional approaches to deliver meaningful cost containment and better outcomes for their clients.
17 Aug 2026
Building a Benefits Firm Around Integrity and Impact with Pat Isaac
On this episode, Matt Naylor is joined by Pat Isaac, founder of Capital Services, to discuss her journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to building an independent employee benefits firm centered on integrity, relationships, and doing the right thing for clients. Pat shares how her experience on both the carrier and broker sides of the industry led her to start her own company in 2012, and how grit, resilience, and intentional leadership have shaped its growth. The conversation also explores the challenges employers face in today's healthcare system, the importance of navigation and education, and why Pat believes healthcare solutions should remove barriers rather than simply shift costs onto employees. After experiencing cancer herself, Pat's perspective on healthcare became even more personal, reinforcing her mission to ensure people have the support and resources they need when facing difficult health challenges.
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