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Medefy Unveils The Curve Bender Award

In an exciting new development, Medefy has announced the creation of The Curve Bender Award, which aims to honor those benefits consultants who excel at managing healthcare costs for employers. The award's inaugural recipient is Kat Knapp, the Senior Area Vice President at Gallagher. This award highlights the vital role benefits consultants play in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of healthcare and financial pressures faced by employers.

The announcement, made on October 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, represents a significant step by Medefy to recognize professionals who not only provide cost-saving strategies but also demonstrate innovation and resilience in implementing these strategies. With rising healthcare costs being the primary challenge facing employers today, the award highlights the importance of effective consulting strategies that support both financial objectives and employee well-being.

Kat Knapp’s impressive track record sets a high standard as she has collaborated with four different employer clients through Medefy, achieving an average savings of $772 per employee each month. Some clients have even reported savings as much as $2,746 per employee, demonstrating the tangible impact of her strategies. Her success goes beyond mere numbers; it is rooted in sustained relationships with clients, pushing for necessary plan changes year after year to ensure long-term success.

"Effective benefits consulting is about finding the right balance between controlling costs and offering benefits that truly support employees," Knapp explains. "It’s essential to look beyond the annual renewal process, engaging with clients year-round to uncover opportunities and construct lasting solutions. My client’s average savings of $772 is a testament to what we can achieve through a committed partnership."

Medefy’s founder and CEO, Matt Scovil, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing partnership and real results in cost containment. He stated, "Every employer in this country is grappling with similar pressures as those experienced by Kat’s clients. The consultants who can actively bend that curve and deliver results will secure the trust and business of their clients. Kat exemplifies this ability, which is why we created this award."

In addition to Knapp, Medefy honored six other finalists for the award: Renae Desantis from USI, Annaliese Allen, Adam Ulicny, and Alesia Coulter from Gallagher, Courtney Sutton from OneDigital, and Reid Baggett from Lockton. Their recognition indicates a strong community of professionals dedicated to innovative solutions in benefits consulting.

The Curve Bender Award not only emphasizes the strategic role that benefits consultants play in managing healthcare costs but also serves as a recognition for those who push to make a positive difference in their clients’ operations. As healthcare costs continue to challenge businesses, the need for proactive and strategic consulting has never been more important. Medefy looks forward to seeing how more consultants will rise to the occasion, delivering cost-effective solutions that benefit not only the companies they serve but the employees who rely on these benefits.

For more details about The Curve Bender Award and to learn more about Medefy, please visit Medefy's official site.

About Medefy

Medefy is a cost containment system committed to aligning benefits consultants, HR teams, and employees around strategic decisions to address the crisis of increasing healthcare costs. Trusted by over 1,300 employers nationwide, Medefy manages $16.3 billion in annual health expenditures and serves 1.6 million lives across the United States.