As technology continues to transform the healthcare industry, Decode Health is leading the way with advanced analytics that bring clarity to complex medical data. However, innovation alone doesn’t build a business; sustaining that growth requires a trusted partner to help manage the human side of progress. For Decode Health, that partner is LBMC Employment Partners.
Since 2015, Decode Health has partnered with LBMC Employment Partners in a comprehensive PEO relationship to navigate the HR and administrative complexities of scaling a business. As Chase Spurlock, CEO of Decode Health, shares in this spotlight, this relationship has become a key part of the company’s trajectory, providing stability and expertise at every stage of growth.
A Longstanding Partnership Built on Trust
Decode Health, a Nashville-based company specializing in biomarker discovery and clinical decision support, has undergone significant evolution over the past few years. From its origins in diagnostics to the adoption of advanced AI tools, it has grown into a small, highly efficient team. Throughout that growth, LBMC Employment Partners has stood by its side.
“Our partnership started in 2015 and has spanned two companies. It’s a partnership where I don’t have to invest a lot of my time because there’s a shared knowledge and history that has accumulated over time.”
As a technology company, Decode Health sought competitive benefits to attract top talent. LBMC Employment Partners stepped in to provide the bargaining power of a larger organization, helping Decode Health access better healthcare options to be competitive in the market.
“In the early days, it was challenging for a small company to go to market for healthcare benefits. Leveraging LBMC Employment Partners’ platform allowed us to access better benefits, which have been essential for attracting employees, particularly those with families.”
High Competency, Personal Service
One of the most valuable aspects of this partnership is the balance of deep expertise with a human-centered approach, Spurlock explains.
“The competency level of LBMC Employment Partners’ team is second to none. They’ve engaged with numerous organizations over the years, and it shows. They don’t just have a deep bench—they have an experienced one.”
Spurlock also mentions that specific individuals have had a significant influence on his company’s operations.
“One of the people that I feel is irreplaceable within the partnership is our payroll manager, Denise Baltz. She’s one of the most diligent people I know. If she’s on the job, I know I don’t have to worry about it.”
Seamless Transitions, Consistent Support
This consistent quality of service is what ultimately brought Decode Health back to LBMC Employment Partners after a brief departure.
“We once changed providers for a year. A competitor convinced me to switch with promises of lower costs and more options for employees, but it turned into an administrative nightmare. I couldn’t return to Employment Partners quickly enough.”
Spurlock appreciates that LBMC Employment Partners has developed enterprise-level capabilities while also maintaining a commitment to personal service.
“You still get the human touch, but with systems that reduce the administrative burden. That’s a rare combination.”
As Decode Health prepares for continued growth, particularly in the dynamic field of data and AI, Spurlock views LBMC Employment Partners as an ideal PEO that can evolve alongside the company for the long haul.
“This is one of the most exciting times in my career – AI is poised to make a significant, positive impact on human health. We’re investing in technology and human capital to stay on the leading edge. And just as we’ve ridden the wave with LBMC Employment Partners over the past 10 years, I’m confident they’ll continue to grow and adapt with us.”
When asked what he would tell other business leaders looking for a PEO partnership, Spurlock didn’t hesitate.
“We’ve had a remarkable experience with LBMC W Squared and LBMC Employment Partners. Our accounting and HR team is under one roof, and it’s something I never have to worry about. That kind of efficiency gives me peace of mind and room to focus on what matters most: our people and growing the company.”
