Insurance

Carriers are becoming more progressive in building eye health into overall wellness initiatives with an aim to cut down on healthcare costs.

These employers are leading the pack when it comes to innovation in the field.

OPTIS Partners’ mergers and acquisitions database reveals 178 reported transactions in the first three months of the year — at least 63 more than 2016.

Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.

With the right education, advisers can help companies and employees save on premiums and become more aware of how to use the healthcare system effectively.

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

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, advisers say.

Allen Nieves works to offer clear-cut advice for small businesses.

There are many steps advisers should take to help employees identify their financial goals and save accordingly.

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

Brokers are boosting enrollment by analyzing different buyer groups and customizing marketing to appeal to unique clientele.

Changing business models, the ACA and rising costs have put strain on consultants, but Joshua Rubich sees a new way of conducting business.

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

Tom Avery couldn't find a technology product to meet his clients' enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

Changing business models, the ACA and rising costs have put strain on consultants, but Joshua Rubich sees a new way of conducting business.

Due to convoluted prescription drug plan reimbursement responsibilities, the coalition is behind a new law meant to improve the MSP program in Medicare Part D.

Austin Wilcox, an EBA Rising Star in Advising, learned early on that employers are financially responsible for a majority of what is going on in healthcare today.

Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

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