Historically, self-funded health plans have been most effective for larger companies, but as health costs continue to climb, self-insurance has become a viable option for many employers of all sizes…
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Lower Costs
The fight against healthcare inflation requires a well-defined, data driven strategy combined with a relentless daily focus on aggressively managing carriers, vendors, providers and the risk factors that drive costs for your organization. Our Benefit Consultants lead the way with expertise, creativity and a deep personal commitment to deliver for you and your employees.
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Fact vs. Fiction: What Employers Need to Know About Self-Funding
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Is The CT Partnership Plan The Best Health Insurance Option For You?
Each year our local municipalities go through the annual renewal of their employee medical and prescription drug premiums. Insurance carriers typically provide the renewal premium quote for the upcoming fiscal…
In the wake of the election and with an uncertain road before us, what we can do now to lower the cost health insurance for employers and employees?" Tags (these…
You’ve probably seen a commercial on TV for Sovaldi, a breakthrough drug that can cure hepatitis C. Without a doubt, this drug has and will change people’s lives for the…
No Headaches, Lower Costs
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A Milestone Health Coverage Amendment On The Ballot: The Pros And Cons of ColoradoCare
The people of the state of Colorado have a major decision to make on November 8th. It’s not only the vote to elect our next President --I won't even touch…
What happens when an employer gets tired of continually subsidizing an insurance pool it consistently outperforms? What is a chronically overinsured employer to do?
Being a financial analyst, I thought that dealing with the costs associated with having a baby would be a breeze. Ironically, navigating the healthcare system was more challenging than I…
The pharmaceutical industry has become abundant with misuse and greed. Profit, shareholder returns and risk minimization are the primary goals for most stakeholders. Half of specialty drug spending is for…
Year after year, employers find themselves battling large increases on their health insurance plans with little to no warning. Unfortunately, this creates an extremely challenging environment, forcing the employer to…
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Looking For A Long-Term Strategy To Manage Your Employer Health Plan? Consider An ACO!
While unnecessary services, excess administrative expenses, fraud, and an inefficient care delivery model certainly contribute to higher premiums there are many other drivers to increasing costs.
In October 2015, Santa Cruz Sentinel reported: “Santa Cruz County has the highest cost for employer-provided health insurance of 274 U.S. metro areas, according to a study by a consumer…