8 biggest healthcare trends for employers to watch
From chief medical officers to an increased focus on behavioral health, here’s what’s shaking up the industry.
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Insured but still in debt: 5 jobs pulling in $100K a year no match for medical bills
An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.
Benefits Think No primary care doc, no problem: How millennials are changing healthcare
It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.
John Milne
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think No primary care doc, no problem: How millennials are changing healthcare
It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.
John Milne
Corporate Synergies
Insured but still in debt: 5 jobs pulling in $100K a year no match for medical bills
An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.
Benefits Think 4 ways to help employees master their HDHPs in 2019
These are the simple steps your HR team can take to make sure employees don’t miss out on low-hanging tax savings — and your company doesn’t miss out on payroll tax savings, too.
Helen Calvin
Jellyvision
Benefits Think Looking forward to 2019 with consumer driven healthcare
Employer clients continue to show interest in HSAs, FSAs and HRAs as a way to offset the cost of medical care for employees.
David Reid
EaseCentral
Maintaining HSA eligibility: 8 things employers can do
For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.
The secret to a city’s big savings on employee healthcare
When chronic diseases increased a Colorado city’s health insurance premiums by 12%, a decision to become self-funded turned out to be a smart bet.
Ruling striking down ACA won’t affect coverage – yet
The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
The secret to a city’s big savings on employee healthcare
When chronic diseases increased a Colorado city’s health insurance premiums by 12%, a decision to become self-funded turned out to be a smart bet.
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Employee satisfaction with healthcare flatlining
While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.
Benefits Think How the CVS-Aetna merger could lower healthcare costs
The pharmacy’s clinic model will provide an easy-to-access, cost-effective option to help patients treat acute and chronic conditions.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Employee satisfaction with healthcare flatlining
While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.
Buyers of short-term health plans: Wise or shortsighted?
For some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.
Benefits Think The case for self-funded health benefit plans and reference-based pricing
Why are self-funding and reference-based pricing so popular with small businesses? They are seeing big savings for both employees and employers.
Daniel MacLeod
Starmark and Trustmark Life Insurance