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The Power of Data Guiding Your Benefits Strategy

Episode #150

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08/27/2025

The power of data is reshaping how organizations deliver their benefits strategies — especially through the lens of population health. Historically, only large employers had access to meaningful data insights. But in the last decade, this has changed. Now organizations of all sizes can use data to guide smarter decisions, improve outcomes and control costs.

In this episode, MB Population Health & Data Strategist, Shelly Cherry shares why data is only as valuable as the strategy behind it. She explains how to use data to its full advantage, why organizations must be open to change and how shifting mindsets is just as critical as the numbers themselves.

About Our Guest

Shelly Cherry

Shelly Cherry is the Population Health & Data Strategist at McGohan Brabender. Her career journey began back in 2005 when she studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Indiana University, driven by one clear mission: to help people get healthier. Nearly two decades later, that mission hasn’t changed — it’s only grown. With over 15 years of experience, Shelly is known for turning data into direction, helping employers tackle rising healthcare costs while tailoring benefit strategies that actually support their people. Connect with Shelly on LinkedIn!

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