Healthcare issues

Speaking at The Big ‘I’ legislative conference in Washington, congressman encourages brokers to stay involved in politics.

Employers should consider a number of factors when weighing the advantages of going this route.

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

MedPut is aimed at low-income employees who may not be able to afford immediate healthcare costs associated with high-deductible health plans.

MedPut is aimed at low-income employees who may not be able to afford immediate healthcare costs associated with high-deductible health plans.

Market forces frequently conspire to keep these ideas misaligned, but brokers can provide clarity on how to manage costs and improve availability.

Delaware, Ohio, Texas and other state associations took to Capitol Hill to emphasize the value of tax-favored status for workplace health insurance.

Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.

Advisers in North Carolina and Virginia changed the way they interact with prospects and clients by revamping internal business practices, such as compensation models and company vision.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.