Bruce Shutan

Latest point solutions help health plan members understand their coverage, uncover billing errors on claims and offer business intelligence on what's driving costs.

By connecting clients with the latest tools to automate time-consuming tasks and achieve greater operational efficiency, benefit advisers are leveling up their strategic value.

Reimbursing employees for physician-authorized medical cannabis gains traction as an alternative to costly pharmaceuticals.

The key to success is reviewing an administrator's fiduciary status, licenses they hold with carriers and the agent of record that is going to service the policy.

Panic-button technology is empowering workers in high-risk environments to alert first responders, supervisors and loved ones in the face of growing threats.

Nonprofit's low-cost insurance policy seeks to close coverage gaps seen in the wake of exclusions as attacks claim more than 2 million victims.

As voluntary benefits litigation plays out, compensation structures are expected to be measured against data, benchmarking and fiduciary process.

Experts suggest that process and disclosure matter more than ever in the face of class-action lawsuits alleging overpayments on voluntary benefits premiums.

You Powered Symposium earmarks $50,000 between Radial's treatment for a wide range of brain disorders and Hibiscus Health's cardiometabolic risk screening.

Advisers say the health insurance market could stay hardened in 2027 and beyond amid greater involvement in benefit design strategies from executive teams.

Employers are feeling pressured to cover weight-loss drugs without breaking the bank, and considering an alternative to traditional health insurance.

Benefit advisers unpack their latest client experiences helping employers respond to a hardening group health insurance market and employee education challenges.

Handing off clients to an e-filing expert can help reduce administrative strain while allowing HR and benefits teams to focus on employee support and plan strategy.

Sidecar Health's approach removes barriers associated with provider network restrictions, prior authorization, formularies and step care.

Alternatives to costly standalone long-term care insurance include hybrid life policies with an LTC rider, extended premium payment periods and annuities.

Gina Downs does the blocking and tackling for retired athletes and their families when it comes to accessing medical and behavioral healthcare.

The Validation Institute has put its stamp of approval on a dozen benefit advisers with a fee-based model that avoids conflicts of interest.

Everest Funeral Concierge offers standalone service to help bereaved employees and their families in their time of need.

At the upcoming You Powered Symposium, vendors compete for $50,000 and investment in their benefit solution.

As Washington revisits the tax-favored status of health benefits, a longtime policy expert explains why replacing group plans could cost far more.