Wellness

Fragile small-group segment will be undermined by liberalization of rules governing association plans.

A chief underlying problem, fixing poor quality of care, is not mentioned in the president’s call for expanded association plans.

The administration took its most drastic step yet to roll back Obamacare, cutting off a subsidy to insurers hours after issuing an executive order designed to draw people away from the health law’s markets.

Health Reimbursement Arrangements are poised to become an even more attractive option to flexibly fund employee healthcare costs, says attorney Harrison Stone.

Although ROI for fiscal health programs is about 3:1, employers should measure participation to determine its success.

They often disregard the coverage, risking significant financial and familial consequences

Insurance markets work best when there’s competition.

As base health plans become more generic, having unique and tailored products will become a key differentiator for recruitment and retention.

Under an executive order signed Thursday, small employers would potentially be able to band together from across the country to create association health plans.

Although ROI for fiscal health programs is about 3:1, employers should measure participation to determine its success.