Should employers proceed with reference-based pricing?
Though the model may help solidify healthcare prices, it requires constant vigilance in order to work efficiently, experts say.
Health insurance
Benefits Think It’s time to believe the research: Wellness isn’t working
Though some insiders are up in arms over a new study that says a program didn’t deliver significant results for BJ’s Wholesale Club employees, the findings are consistent with other research.
Al Lewis
Quizzify
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Insurance brokerage M&A not slowing down
Deals in the first quarter were led by Patriot Growth Insurance Services with 18 total acquisitions.
Benefits Think Self-funding can create real savings for employers
While healthcare admin costs are fixed, claims costs are variable. And with careful management, you can reduce this second bucket by 15% or more.
How 60 of the nation’s biggest employers are uniting to fight the benefits status quo
A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.
Benefits Think Smaller market, less flexibility: What integrated PBMs mean for clients
Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market clients to customize their prescription program.
Steven Schwartz
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Smaller market, less flexibility: What integrated PBMs mean for employers
Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market employers to customize their prescription program.
Steven Schwartz
Corporate Synergies
This software may predict if an employee is about to get sick
Springbuk’s Health Intelligence tool uses claims data to help clients paint a picture of workers’ health.
How 60 of the nation’s biggest employers are uniting to fight the benefits status quo
A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.
Benefits Think Empowering employees to design their own health plans
A lesson for benefit advisers: What happens when an employer uses gamification to develop a benefits plan?
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Pinterest: Traditional insurance ‘was letting us down’
The social media company says it adopted a self-funded healthcare model due to frustration over its previous provider’s prices and services.
This software may predict if an employee is about to get sick
Springbuk’s Health Intelligence tool uses claims data to paint a picture of workers’ health.
Benefits Think Reference-based pricing could be the solution to rising healthcare costs
As the price of prescription drugs soar, advisers need to find more innovative strategies to help clients lower costs.
David Henka
ActiveRADAR
Pinterest: Traditional insurance ‘was letting us down’
The social media company says it adopted a self-funded healthcare model due to frustration over its previous provider’s prices and services.
Benefits Think Empowering employees to design their own health plan
Here's what happened when one employer used gamification to develop a benefits plan.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Google to require contractors get healthcare, parental leave
The new policy will require health and education benefits, sick leave, a $15 minimum wage and paid parental leave for contract workers.
New tech aims to be the Alexa of benefits and healthcare
HandsFree Health developed its WellBe virtual assistant to help people navigate the healthcare system, including out-of-pocket expenses for care.
Benefits Think Why Amazon accepting HSA dollars is a big deal
The retailer’s move marks an exciting opportunity for the largely misunderstood and underutilized savings tools.
David Vivero
Amino