HALO Talks

Host Pete Moore sits down with Sam O'Keefe to delve into the (often confusing!) world of HSA (Health Savings Accounts) and FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) and their intersection with the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors) sector. In a market worth nearly $150B, Sam shares her expertise on how fitness-related expenses, including gym memberships and fitness programs, can become eligible for reimbursement under certain conditions. We'll explore how Flex, Sam's fintech company, is making it easier for HALO-businesses to integrate HSA and FSA benefits, facilitating seamless payments and reimbursements for members. Sam also discusses the critical role of exercise in both mental and physical health, the psychology behind spending HSA and FSA funds, and the entrepreneurial challenges she continues to face in this very new, rather niche space. From the nuances of telehealth evaluations to contributing and spending behaviors in HSA and FSA accounts, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone inter