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
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September is National Life Insurance Awareness month, and an excellent time to revisit a frequently overlooked topic. While it is common practice to insure homes and vehicles, often we don’t…
9.05.2017
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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
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…