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Zero-deductible health plans and incentives for high-quality care help The Phia Group achieve a 92% retention rate.

Using real-world data to quantify differences between mental health and physical health care, this index turns parity from a checkbox into a strategic conversation.

Helping clients establish a formal fiduciary committee charter moves the health plan from an uncontrollable cost into a managed corporate asset.

Well-trained AI can steer benefit leaders and employees toward more tiered, less extreme solutions that improve medical and financial outcomes.

Virtual chronic care platforms, nutrition support and targeted coaching are helping organizations address cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

From managing complex conditions to streamlining operations, AI technology can improve experiences of benefit leaders and employees.

Five integrated pillars transform the client conversation, making the "sale" a byproduct of a much richer advisory relationship.

Access to uninterrupted work time is important for employee well-being and business outcomes.

The practical value of a guarantee depends heavily on the contract terms that sit behind the headline.

Employers who provide consistent, intentional mental health support create a healthier workforce and better business outcomes.

Employers increasingly view benefits as an investment in engagement, productivity and retention, and are reassessing plans accordingly.

Unlike traditional life insurance focused solely on death benefits, living benefits provide tangible value throughout the policyholder's life and appeal to younger workers. 

When parents are able to get ahead of pediatric health conditions, medical costs, personal stress and presence at work can all be improved.

The next era of advisory practice will belong to those who combine holistic guidance with integrated insights and actionable strategies.

A combination of benefits, education and career training help arm women with the support, education and skills they need to be successful in the workplace.

Giving employees real-time access to wages can better align with their spending needs and help them keep more money in their pockets.

The objective is to have a clear view of baseline vs. current Rx trend, documented savings tied to interventions and a reconciliation check on guarantees and rebates. 

Leadership lessons learned on the field — and the front lines of innovation.

How one adviser's personal experiences reinforced the value of providing long-term care coverage as part of a hybrid life insurance policy for a superior solution.

Northeast Business Group on Health's CEO shares insight and resources that help benefit leaders construct well-rounded benefits and policies.