Brian M. Kalish

In this ‘confusing’ healthcare landscape, the consumer powerhouse sets an example of where administration technology should go, says Chris Chan of Mercer LABS.

In this ‘confusing’ healthcare landscape, the consumer powerhouse sets an example of where administration technology should go, says Chris Chan of Mercer LABS.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.

Employee information uncovers specific issues and provides action points for clients, leading to more business for advisers, says Crawford Advisors’ Scott Mayer.

Health insurance giant teams with tech-fueled brokerage on new benefits marketplace aimed at mid-sized companies.

New regulation leaves about a third of retirement plan service providers unclear of their professional status, finds a new industry survey.

New regulations herald widespread changes in professional roles and business models for retirement planners and wealth managers.

Providers are offering narrow networks and a greater variety of plans, giving employees more choice, according to PwC’s Barbara Gniewek.

With reporting requirements soaring, brokers are turning to their own regulatory division to help clients, says Richard Asensio, director of compliance at Burnham Benefits.

Providers are looking to bulk up their marketplaces with features that provide employees with more choice, say experts.

ACA reporting requirements have brought increased scrutiny of employer-sponsored healthcare plans and the government is largely expected to respond to red flags through audits.

The Department has stepped up employer compliance checks, for which brokers should be prepared, according to Zynia CEO Julie Hulsey.

As it stands, the medical loss ratio could eliminate agent commissions and may force brokers out of business, Scott says.

Plan sponsors will not be well-served by a cookie-cutter approach, says insurance expert Sima Reid.

Offering a cookie-cutter model does not service the needs of clients, says insurance expert Sima Reid.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

Increased demand and use of technology are among the insights revealed by Chestnut Global Partners in its analysis of employee assistance programs.

Some of the early entrants to the PBE market may plateau because their strategy to selling exchanges is flawed, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.