How trauma changed an adviser’s approach toward ‘dysfunctional’ healthcare system
Matt Ohrt didn't know much about the dysfunctional U.S. healthcare system until immersing himself in the details changed everything.
Adviser strategies
Vigilance on vetting PBMs will stem litigation
Amid high-profile, class-action lawsuits over inflated prescription drug prices, advisers are urged to cement a fiduciary process for employer clients.
Can a comic book hero rescue healthcare?
Chris Wolpert learned the power of publishing in getting across his benefits-advising message, earn street cred, and court prospective clients.
Road to recovery: Taking a new approach to vendor partnerships
In the final installment of this series, advisers share the lessons they now apply to their healthcare and sales strategies.
Road to recovery: Patient advocacy, pain management critical for MSK
Advisers with spinal issues of their own learned first hand how to improve the design and management of high-cost health plan claims.
Road to recovery: Self-funded care cuts through the noise
Utilizing a cash-pay model helped several advisers find recovery from their MSK conditions.
Road to recovery: Are non-surgical remedies the solution to MSK?
In this multi-part series, benefit advisers share their experiences with alternatives to surgery to treat debilitating and persistent pain.
Road to recovery: How MSK conditions transformed advisers’ approach to benefits and care
This multi-part series explores the impact of MSK conditions, and the lessons benefit advisers learned as they sought treatment themselves.
TED Talks are driving change in the healthcare industry
Elevating the discussion around healthcare on a major speaker platform can help move the needle on advisers' approach to managing costs.
How TED Talks can help refine your advising strategy
One of the world's most prestigious speaking outlets offer advisers an opportunity to build a brand and distinguish themselves in a competitive marketplace.
Black Americans feel financially confident, but still need tailored benefits
Despite rising optimism, LIMRA research also uncovers concerns and suggests carefully crafted communication and education strategies.
Benefits Think Hard truths and lessons learned while watching my father die
A benefits adviser shares the importance of advocacy and end-of-life care for the groups she serves.
Allison De Paoli
Altiqe
Benefits Think Remembering a fallen hero who helped us rethink healthcare
The late Marshall Allen, an award-winning investigative journalist and book author, inspired legions of benefits professionals to seed better solutions.
Lester J. Morales
Next Impact
Benefits Think Competitors or collaborators? How to replace fearing with sharing
Independent advisers may be skeptical of their competition, but also surprised by how pooling brainpower and resources can help them all share in the spoils.
Kim Eckelbarger
ARCW Leavitt Insurance
Benefits Think My 32-year journey from broker to benefit optimization
This adviser learned the importance of challenging the status quo and embracing change.
Louis C. Bernardi
BritePath
Benefits Think 8 ways to help support workplace health and well-being
Benefit brokers and advisers play a key role in bridging the gap between leadership intentions and implementing health and well-being cultures in the workplace.
Ray Fabius, M.D.
HealthNEXT
2024 Excellence in Benefits Awards nominations are now open
Nominations are open until Friday, April 12 to highlight the accomplishments of HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers.
Benefits Think The soft and hard skills every HR and benefits pro needs
Having the right combination of competencies keeps us focused, organized and committed to innovation, collaboration and data mining.
Biljana Rakic
CAKE.com
Excellence in advising: Lester Morales puts people before profits
Lester Morales, CEO and founder of Next Impact, encourages employers and employees to shop for healthcare like they would any other consumer product, often with life-changing results.
Benefits Think Taking on J-codes: How to navigate this drug category to save money and improve patient care
Learning how to address this expense can save employees upwards of $10,000 while saving potentially millions on employer plans.
Lester J. Morales
Next Impact