Solving for the Fifth Biggest Killer in America: Poor Financial Health – A Podcast with Senator Bill Frist

November 16, 2021

Senator Bill Frist is no stranger to American health and healthcare. He is an accomplished heart and lung transplant surgeon, as well as a two-term United States Senator representing Tennessee. Now he is using his influence to connect with leaders and innovators to bring awareness and understanding to more than just healthcare, but health in general.

Listen to this conversation from Dr. Frist’s “A Second Opinion” podcast, where he and Tom Spann, Brightside CEO and co-founder, discuss the impact poor financial health has on a person’s life and wellbeing, and how Brightside Financial Care is on a mission to improve the financial health of working families.

Spotify Episode Description:

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.