Cost transparency

Advisers can offer a number of solutions to combat rising expenses as employees age, such as HSA contributions.

As the importance of comparative pricing for medical procedures matures, employers are urging workers to look where they shop.

As the importance of comparative pricing for medical procedures matures, employers are urging workers to look where they shop.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump takes the oath of office next January, she or he will have to deal with the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac tax, but parental leave might be on the ropes.

Rate increases are higher than they appear, as low-cost plan options are disappearing, says adviser Craig Hasday.

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Advisers need to bring employers a cost-reduction strategy that helps employees understand the care they need, what it costs and where to get it.

What employers need to bring down healthcare spending and improve care quality is a strategy that helps employees understand the care they need, what it costs and where they should get it.

The system in America today is not sustainable; we can do better through improved transparency and quality, says adviser Mark Gaunya, who provides 10 operating principles.

The system in America today is not sustainable; we can do better through improved transparency and quality, says adviser Mark Gaunya, who provides 10 operating principles.

Expenses associated with the routine birth of a child can differ by more than $20,000, a Castlight Health study finds.

Although we are only halfway through 2016, three trends have notably emerged and taken the front seat in the employee benefits world.

Expenses associated with the routine birth of a child can differ by more than $20,000, a Castlight Health study finds.

Although we are only halfway through 2016, three trends have notably emerged and taken the front seat in the employee benefits world.

It's been historically low, but that is starting to change as utilization picks up, explains Aon Chief Health Actuary Tim Nimmer. Watch as he shares what is behind the shift.

Faced with rising insurance premiums, employees are poised to change the rules of the game by demanding cost transparency and quality information, says adviser Mark Gaunya.

With rising healthcare costs hurting employers, adviser Mark Gaunya says it’s time for quality reform.