Benefits Think The rise of reference-based pricing
How brokers can benefit from this trend driving big changes, such as the CVS/Aetna merger.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Healthcare industry
Benefits Think How to break into the association health plan market
Department of Labor rule changes open the door to a benefits win for brokers, associations and franchises.
Kevin Dunn
Decisely
Direct contracting touted as rising cost antidote
Steve Kelly of ELAP Services envisions fair pricing scenario in response to health system consolidation.
Employer advocacy group supports Chronic Disease Management Act
The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would improve HSA efficacy and usage.
CVS makes a fresh, strong case for its pricey megadeal
The CVS Health Inc.-Aetna Inc. tie-up is in the shade after last week's announcement of a health partnership between Amazon.com Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and JPMorgan Chase.
Benefits Think Maximize tax savings with an HSA-compatible HRA
There are four ways to make the two healthcare spending accounts work together, but they are often under-utilized.
Josh Collins
NueSynergy
Benefits Think 10 questions about the legality of management carve-outs
Although the IRS is not currently enforcing aspects of executive benefits in group health plans, employers must stay compliant.
Christine P. Roberts
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
How adviser John Sbrocco is able to return money to clients
The 2018 EBA Rising Star in Advising is lowering healthcare costs for self-funded employers by boosting their benefits and improving health outcomes — resulting in unspent premiums.
Strange bedfellows? Group unites old foes in hunt for health fix
Some big names in healthcare want to fix what they see as a broken system. First, they are mending fences.
Benefits Think Want to tackle rising health costs? Consider self-funding ancillary lines
Providing benefits such as dental and short-term disability is a smart way for employers to try out the insurance arrangement, which has the potential to save money and provide greater transparency.
Liisa Granfors-Hunt
Corporate Synergies
International drugs cut prescription expenses for self-insured employers
Pharmacies in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and more can supply Rx medicine for less than half of U.S. prices.
Is disaster brewing in New York’s small-group market?
The regulatory environment is one of the toughest in the country and the expansion of PEOs is leading to adverse risk selection.
How Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire alliance could affect the larger healthcare market
Addressing frustrations with growing medical costs, price gouging and employee education appear to be key drivers that could impact the whole employer-based delivery system.
Will Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan coalition kickstart a benefits revolution?
The corporate giants’ announcement is the latest in a series of employer moves to reduce costs and empower employees. Insiders predict more companies will follow suit.
Will Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan coalition kickstart a benefits revolution?
The corporate giants’ announcement is the latest in a series of employer moves to reduce costs and empower employees. Insiders predict more companies will follow suit.
How Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire alliance could affect the larger healthcare market
Addressing frustrations with growing medical costs, price gouging and employee education appear to be key drivers that could impact the whole employer-based delivery system.
International drugs cut prescription expenses for self-insured employers
Pharmacies in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and more can supply Rx medicine for less than half of U.S. prices.
Benefits Think 4 ways Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan partnership can target healthcare problem areas
All three entities have a long-term profit focus, which makes them incentivized to tackle drug price transparency, behavior incentives, technology improvements and more.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Benefits Think How can HSAs, FSAs and HRAs work together?
Employers will be relying on brokers to know the ins and outs of each benefit account as they take a larger role in their employees’ health benefit plans.
Brandon Wood
Maestro Health
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan to target healthcare ‘tapeworm’
Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase say they plan to collaborate on a way to offer healthcare services to their U.S. employees more transparently and at a lower cost.
