Benefits Think Taking on two workforce killers through effective health screenings
Getting top brass buy-in and the right technology partners are essential.
Pete Desai
BioIQ
Healthcare issues
Trump order could upend ACA market after failure of repeal
President hints on Twitter that he’s getting closer to signing an executive order that could erode Obamacare, after Republicans in Congress failed to pass a repeal bill.
Benefits Think Aligning employer and adviser incentives to lower costs and raise compensation
Most brokers are not used to talking about money because they are not worth what they are being paid, says Lake Norman Benefits’ David Contorno.
David Contorno
E Powered Benefits
Simplifying the healthcare payment system
Up-and-coming tech company Medxoom pilots its first mobile app designed to pay medical bills, manage plan costs and monitor HSA funding.
Simplifying the healthcare payment system
Up-and-coming tech company, Medxoom, pilots its first mobile app designed to pay medical bills, manage plan costs and monitor HSA funding.
As cost of benefits rises, employees see shift in spending
In the past 15 years, healthcare has consumed a larger portion of dollars while the amount spent on retirement programs is on the decline.
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Grand Rounds algorithm is credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for companies.
As cost of benefits rises, employees see shift in spending
In the past 15 years, healthcare has consumed a larger portion of dollars while the amount spent on retirement programs is on the decline.
Second opinions labeled money and life saver
Grand Rounds algorithm credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for clients.
Benefits Think Price controls could be the key for an affordable health plan
Instead of debating insurance marketplaces, U.S. lawmakers should focus on comparing the price of prescription drugs in Canada, suggests Perry Braun.
Putting the employee in charge of a consumer-driven health plan
Large market employers can mitigate the risks of fully insured plans, but the small to middle market may find that joining a medical captive brings more control over their medical costs, says adviser Mark Gaunya.
Benefits Think Price controls could be the key for an affordable health plans
Instead of debating insurance marketplaces, U.S. lawmakers should focus on comparing the price of prescription drugs in Canada, suggest Perry Braun.
Benefits Think Will Amazon turn Whole Foods into Whole Drugs?
Employers beware: With this acquisition, the online retailing juggernaut has set its sights on healthcare.
Tom Greene
Alliant Employee Benefits
Benefits Think Will Amazon turn Whole Foods into Whole Drugs?
Advisers beware: With this acquisition, the online retailing juggernaut has set its sights on healthcare.
Tom Greene
Alliant Employee Benefits
Benefits Think Can the Trump administration fix health insurance?
Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.
Eugene Sayan
Softheon
Benefits Think Can the Trump administration fix health insurance?
Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.
Eugene Sayan
Softheon
Senators explore bipartisan ‘plan B’ to troubled GOP health bill
Talks about a bipartisan fallback are based on the idea that ACA insurance markets have problems and would need to be fixed if the healthcare bill dies.
McConnell taking a risk with talk of bipartisan healthcare bill
While his comments may encourage conservatives to fall in line with his approach, party moderates may be emboldened to abandon the GOP legislation.
Benefits Think Intellectual curiosity separates top advisers from the herd
Successful consultants embrace the ever-changing benefits landscape, seeking out innovation at every turn.
Rachel Miner
Thrive Benefits
How clients may be sabotaging their retirement plans
Those who expect to stay longer on their jobs could be hurting their prospects, as many people are forced to retire early because of health issues.
