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.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges employers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges advisers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

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

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

With price considerations a top priority, look for companies like Aetna to reduce expenses through technological advances.

Meghan Brady, a 2017 EBA Rising Star in Advising, has gone from intern to senior account executive at HUB International — ‘learning and re-learning’ along the way.

Adviser Mark Gaunya acknowledges a ‘sad truth’ from his recent visit to Capitol Hill — legislators aren’t interested in making insurance costs more transparent.

More than enough Senate Republicans oppose the House bill to kill it — with rival camps insisting on pulling the bill in opposite directions to meet their demands.

Reference-based and relative pricing eradicate hidden fees, advance transparency, elevate healthcare consumerism, advocates say.