Brokers would have to reveal fees, incentives under new legislation
This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.
Healthcare industry
Benefits Think How benefits leaders can support employees during the cost-shifting crisis
As workers bear the brunt of healthcare costs, employers can take actionable steps to help, including funding employees' health savings accounts.
David Vivero
Amino
Are surprises ahead for legislation to curb surprise medical bills?
As Congress weighs how to address the problem, here’s a guide to the bills and what to watch.
Winston Benefits, ConnectYourCare partner on health benefits
The two companies are working together to administer HSAs, FSAs, HRAs and COBRA to employers.
Alegeus releases AI-enabled Smart HSA
The company has a new mobile app that helps workers find ways to save money on healthcare.
Opioid prescriptions drop sharply among state workers
California’s workforce is reporting a major reduction of opioid use, reflecting a national trend of physicians cutting back on the addictive drugs.
CBO’s report on single-payer healthcare holds more questions than answers
“Even single-payer systems around the globe vary from each other in many, many ways,” an expert who helped draft the Affordable Care Act says.
Should clients proceed with reference-based pricing?
Though the model may help solidify healthcare prices, it requires constant vigilance in order to work efficiently, experts say.
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.
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.
Producers seen as critical to direct primary care success
The distribution channel includes about 8,500 benefit brokers, advisers and insurance agents who see greater value in a flat-rate model without claims.
Adviser partnership helps foster career development
The NextGen Benefits Mastermind Partnership program offers healthcare supply chain certification, a speakers academy and marketing program to help advisers stay relevant and expand business.
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.
Benefits Think Ask Benny: How can employers find better value for their healthcare dollar?
It’s a tough mission given the providers have the market power — but there are steps to take.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Benefits Think How healthcare innovation helped save my life
A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?
Kathryn Mayer
Employee Benefit News
Healthcare: The barrier to retirement employers are helping tear down
Employer clients are embracing HSAs, and forging new trails, to help curb the cost of healthcare.
Healthcare: The barrier to retirement employers are helping tear down
Employers are embracing HSAs, and forging new trails, to help curb the cost of healthcare.
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.
Alexa, can you spell HIPAA? What Amazon’s health tech update means for employers
The company recently added six new health skills to its virtual assistant — which may lead to improved healthcare compliance and education, experts say.
