Bruce Shutan

Benefit advisers appreciated collaborative conversations around delivering high-value, personalized benefits that resonate with employees' needs.

Scripta's extensive pharmacy and therapeutics committee featuring 23 practicing clinicians offers independent third-party insight into drug pricing.

While Life Insurance Awareness Month in September offers an opportunity for promotion, a year-round campaign would fill coverage gaps.

Selerix's new adviser manual boosts strategic consultations and provides holistic support for employees through a tech-driven benefits admin platform.

For three benefits industry leaders who lost a loved one, calls to action included a need for advocacy, medical power of attorney and getting care wishes in writing.

Without the right contractual terms in place, hidden costs may mar pooled purchasing power at the expense of employer clients.

Leveraging their healthcare knowledge and industry connections eased the family burden associated with navigating through end-of-life care.

From near fisticuffs with a charge nurse to a patient-discharge threat over an MRI refusal, hospital missteps laid bare end-of-life treatment for family caregivers.

In acknowledging the lethargy, temptation and sadness that accompanied their grieving process, several benefit leaders drew strength from others and self-care.

Stepping away from the office with the support of a boss to grieve may help expedite the healing process.