Why premiums are C.R.A.P.
President of Energi Insurance Services in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Craig Lack identifies how brokers can claim new clients by showing them the cost of inaction.
Economy
Cigna takes hopeful step to curb opioid use
The insurer’s 25% reduction in painkiller scripts nearly a year ahead of schedule sets new tone for managing national epidemic, catches large brokerage’s attention.
Benefits Think Why Trump’s drug plan fails employers
By not prioritizing the use of pharmacy benefit management drug rebates, the administration is hurting companies, who shoulder the burden of rising costs by all stakeholders in the supply chain.
Cheryl Larson
Midwest Business Group on Health
Despite efforts to kill it, ACA remains on employers’ radar
The Affordable Care Act and association health plans still have a role to play in shaping the nation's healthcare landscape.
Benefits Think How to help employees avoid wasted HSA dollars
Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Cigna takes hopeful step to curb opioid use
The insurer’s 25% reduction in painkiller scripts nearly a year ahead of schedule sets new tone for managing national epidemic, catches large brokerage’s attention.
Benefits Think Why more small, midsize employers are turning to level-funding
The alternative strategy is ideal for companies that like the idea of self-funding but want to keep the safety and stability of consistent premium payments.
John Milne
Corporate Synergies
Despite efforts to kill it, ACA remains on employers’ radar
The Affordable Care Act and association health plans still have a role to play in shaping the nation's healthcare landscape.
Benefits Think What employers need to know about value-based care
For companies, the arrangement can mean a healthier workforce, better care for their employees and less money spent paying for employees’ medical bills.
Sam Ho
UnitedHealthcare
Drug prices drive many Americans to black market for medicines
As the Trump administration pledges to bring down America’s high-and-rising drug prices, workers are living with the burden of costly medications.
Brokers debate their role in a new employee benefits landscape—Part 2
The recent moves by Amazon, Walmart and other large employers to manage their employees' healthcare has numerous implications. Here our panel of experts considers the most likely outcomes.
Benefits Think What to do when your client is too small for on-site healthcare
Near-site clinics can increase employee wellness and satisfaction.
Heather Halliburton
OurHealth
Benefits Think Why Trump’s drug plan fails employers
By not prioritizing the use of pharmacy benefit management drug rebates, the administration is hurting companies, who shoulder the burden of rising costs by all stakeholders in the supply chain.
Cheryl Larson
Midwest Business Group on Health
Livongo Health acquires weight-management company Retrofit
The deal gives the digital health company additional resources to address the needs of employees with chronic health conditions.
Livongo Health acquires weight-management company Retrofit
The deal gives the digital health company additional resources to address the needs of employees with chronic health conditions.
Benefits Think 3 ways to give employees more access to care
Providing telehealth visits and offering workers a personal advocate to transfer medical records or schedule appointments are among the strategies employers should consider.
Adam Hodge
freshbenies
Benefits Think What to do when your company is too small for on-site healthcare
You’re not out of luck — for smaller, self-insured organizations, near-site healthcare is an affordable, scalable option.
Heather Halliburton
OurHealth
Trump drug speech to propose more competition to lower costs
The president will propose a sweeping effort to bring down U.S. drug prices in a plan to make good on a campaign promise.
Benefits Think 3 ways to give employees more access to care
Providing telehealth visits and offering workers a personal advocate to transfer medical records or schedule appointments are among the strategies employers should consider.
Adam Hodge
freshbenies
Employees willing to sacrifice pay for better retirement benefits — but not healthcare
Workers, who continue to see their health costs increase annually, are “basically saying enough is enough” when it comes to paying more for medical offerings, Willis Towers Watson research finds.
