As the benefits space continues to seek an injection of new talent and ideas, many companies and leaders are looking outside of the industry for fresh faces and new perspectives. And the appeal for those in other industries may be stronger than ever. This three-part series examines the paths of professionals who have joined the benefits world after successful careers in other industries.
Be sure to read the rest of the series: Outside talent, Pt. 1: Corey Koskie's journey from baseball to benefits
Outside talent, Pt. 2: Matt McCord's quest for 'radical transparency'
|The independent provider
Trevor Baker followed in his father's footsteps in becoming a physical therapist (PT). Based in rural Idaho, Baker earned a doctorate in PT, before going into private practice. "I learned a lot about health plans as an independent provider," he says. "As a provider, it was really hard for me to collect from these high-deductible plans or to determine when you'd ever get paid."
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