Benefits Think The hidden assumption in every benefits strategy

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There is a quiet assumption embedded in almost every benefits strategy in America: We treat insurance companies as if they are healthcare companies.

That assumption influences the way brokers advise clients, the way employers structure plans and the way employees think about the ID card in their wallet. It shapes conversations about networks, plan design and cost control. And yet, when you step back and examine the system honestly, the assumption doesn’t really hold up.

Ben Conner
President and CEO

Ben Conner is president and CEO of Conner Insurance.


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