Following increases in employer reporting related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the resulting cost burden on employers, 10 employer groups have made the decision to join forces to…
3.06.2018
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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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Annette Bechtold Provides Insight on Employer Coalition with Employee Benefit Adviser
The need for consumer driven health plan education is more important than ever. With an increase in the number of employer groups choosing to offer a Consumer Driven Health Plan…
10.02.2017
Employers - is the cost to offer health benefits to your employees busting your budget? If so, there are many ways to take charge of your own fate when it…
9.02.2017
My most recent blog post was on the world of benefits administration technology. In an industry where acronyms rule, I wonder why we haven’t started referring to BenAdmin Technology as…
8.27.2017
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The Six Critical Questions Posed to CFOs Regarding Healthcare Cost Containment
I was recently asked to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by BDO, USA and facilitated by The Association for Corporate Health Risk Management (ACHRM). After 16 years in the…
7.26.2017
There are countless new and innovative programs to assist employers in taking charge of their employee benefit risk and in providing good healthcare benefits for their employees. A great example…
6.01.2017
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Prescription Drug Coupons: Drug Manufacturers Save Employees Millions at the Employer's Expense
Prescription drug manufacturers have developed a perfect system to allow the pass-through of brand name drug price increases directly to plan sponsors (employers) via copay coupons, which effectively undermine insurer…
5.26.2017
Employers have self-insured themselves for healthcare costs for many years, but historically it has been a funding mechanism for large employers only. With the advent of the Patient Protection and…
The U.S. health care system is complex. While insurance is an important tool to limit exposure, it adds a layer of confusion. Here are just a few tips and tricks…
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Health Plan Differences: Understanding Self-Insured vs. Fully Insured
For companies that must deal with how best to handle health insurance costs, a decision needs to be made on whether they choose to be fully insured or self-insured. Use…
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Proper Medical Insurance for the International Business Traveler
In 2017, there will be a growing need to provide for adequate medical insurance for U.S. employees who travel overseas on short term assignments lasting less than 90 days. This…