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Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges advisers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

Brokers are boosting enrollment by analyzing different buyer groups and customizing marketing to appeal to unique clientele.

Changing business models, the ACA and rising costs have put strain on consultants, but Joshua Rubich sees a new way of conducting business.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.

Tom Avery couldn't find a technology product to meet his clients' enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

Changing business models, the ACA and rising costs have put strain on consultants, but Joshua Rubich sees a new way of conducting business.

Due to convoluted prescription drug plan reimbursement responsibilities, the coalition is behind a new law meant to improve the MSP program in Medicare Part D.

Austin Wilcox, an EBA Rising Star in Advising, learned early on that employers are financially responsible for a majority of what is going on in healthcare today.

Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

With price considerations a top priority, look for companies like Aetna to reduce expenses through technological advances.

Leading a firm of four with a dozen sub-contractors, Jason Seltzer of J. Seltzer Associates is selective in developing his customer base.

Separate brokers from their fee dependence and watch the smart ones evolve into consultative advisers, urges consultant Nelson Griswold.

Austin Wilcox, an EBA Rising Star in Advising, learned early on that employers are financially responsible for a majority of what is going on in healthcare today.

Adding elements outside of traditional employee assistance program structure, raises utilization by more than 20%, data show.

In polling employees, a company discovers debt is holding them back from enrolling in other critical benefits, such as retirement.

Leading a firm of four with a dozen sub-contractors, Jason Seltzer of J. Seltzer Associates is selective in developing his customer base.

FNA Insurance Services’ Lindsey Cuciti Soliman says new brokers need to absorb as much information as possible in order to compete with industry veterans.

In polling employees, a company discovers debt is holding them back from enrolling in other critical benefits, such as retirement.

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.