Insurance brokerage M&A picks up speed
Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.
Health insurance
Exclusive Research Employers losing confidence in readiness levels ahead of 2019 open enrollment start dates
Overall open enrollment readiness score drops 6 points in just one month.
Benefits Think Will public hospital prices persuade employers to self-fund?
While a long journey waits ahead for greater healthcare price transparency, many employers are looking to their brokers for better solutions.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Employer groups rally behind proposed Trump prescription drug pricing rule
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
Employer groups rally behind proposed Trump prescription drug pricing rule
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
What’s really driving Amazon’s healthcare partnership
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
Benefits Think Want a fair and reasonable rate when negotiating with carriers? Here’s what to do
Achieving the ideal rate on an ongoing basis can help benefits professionals protect and maintain their organization’s financial health over the years.
Matthew Strain
Corporate Synergies
What’s really driving Amazon’s healthcare partnership
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Benefit pros on the move: Lockton, JazzHR, Alegeus
Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.
Insurance brokerage M&A picks up speed
Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, clients may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Blue states challenge Trump’s association health plan rules
The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Benefits Think Tech blinders: Digital eye strain the new work challenge
Too much time on computer and smartphone screens is causing vision problems for employees. Here’s how clients can improve things in the office.
Jill Purcell
Unum
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, employers may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Benefits Think 3 tips to ensure clients are in compliance
Advisers who stay abreast of changing health insurance regulations and employment law increase their value to employers.
Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
Benefits Think What clients need to know about the 2019 FPL affordability safe harbor
HHS released the federal poverty level thresholds — important info for many employers as they set their employee contributions for their health plans.
Zack Pace
CBIZ