
Bruce Shutan
Contributing writerBruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.
Better broker education is needed to boost participation of plan owned by the insured.
Changing nature of performance management, leveraging big data among key drivers, according to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Reference-based and relative pricing eradicate hidden fees, advance transparency, elevate healthcare consumerism, advocates say.
Alaska most expensive, Hawaii cheapest for group health insurance; regional benchmarks seen as a valuable tool for managing renewals.
Alaska most expensive, Hawaii cheapest for group health insurance; regional benchmarks seen as a valuable tool for managing renewals.
NBGH report makes specialty Rx policy recommendations designed to stem skyrocketing expenses.
The effort would extend pre-deductible safe harbor to chronic conditions through ‘high-value health plans.'
While technology platforms are important, report spotlights need for hand holding.
NBGH report makes specialty Rx policy recommendations designed to stem skyrocketing expenses.
While technology platforms are important, report spotlights need for hand holding.
Employees need more support and education to understand their high-deductible health plans, new report finds.
Trump Administration expected to ease proposal’s regulatory burdens.
Trump Administration expected to ease proposal’s regulatory burdens.
Here are ways to liven up employee participation and engagement, according to a report from UBA.
Prevent workers’ comp claims and promote better wellbeing by following OSHA recommendations.
The plans bear closer resemblance to a DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?
Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.
High deductible health plans are vulnerable to out-of-pocket costs, according to a new report
Market-return plans bear closer resemblance to DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?
Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.