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Guidance, tips and best practices for benefits managers to reduce their benefit spend while producing competitive benefit packages for employees. With health care representing the biggest percentage of benefit spend, many topics in this area include finding ways to reduce overall costs but also adding supplemental benefits to help employees become healthier, smarter health care consumers. Article topics serve everyone from small businesses to large companies.
The Maine House on Thursday gave initial approval to a health care overhaul bill by a narrow margin amid objections that some lawmakers were being rushed to judgment on a complex measure that they were still studying.
We already have a pretty good idea about how brokers and agents are feeling about the medical loss ratio provision of PPACA. In two words: not happy. But what’s the flip side; the impact of MLR on human resources or benefits managers?
Self-insurance is the most cost-effective way for employers to provide health benefits, according to a new white paper from the Healthcare Performance Management (HPM) Institute.
A poll shows that almost half of small-business employers are optimistic about economic improvement this year. This is a cautious optimism, however, as the majority also expressed concern about revenue and hiring plans for the next six months.
Proposed cuts to pension payouts and health care would save Detroit about $120 million annually over four years and help leave the city with a budget surplus of $89 million, according to Mayor Dave Bing's deficit elimination plan.
A health insurance proposal popular with business groups but not all conservatives survived important tests Tuesday in Colorado's Republican House.
Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. said Wednesday a key measure of revenue rose in April, but the growth was slightly below Wall Street expectations.
Officials at a public hospital district have come under fire after awarding the former CEO nearly $4 million in retirement payments in addition to his $150,000 annual pension after staffing was reduced by hundreds of people.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is once again taking the urgency of the city's financial plight to union leadership.
Alabama residents who've been eating too much fried chicken or too many loaded burgers at their favorite restaurants may be out of luck if they want to file lawsuits against the businesses for making them fat.
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Download this white paper to share with your clients and learn how HR leaders are reforming their health plans, pushing back against inflated pricing -- and increasing rewards, rather than costs, for their employees.
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Learn how Ultimate Health can be used as a powerful tool to open doors, stand out from the competition and solve clients’ top HR challenges related to coverage, retention, recruitment and compensation.
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Prioritizing health equity can transform your sales strategy and secure long-term business success. This guide helps you lead thoughtful conversations by aligning with employers' values.
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Long-term care legislation can cause confusion for you and your clients as it evolves state-by-state. Help your clients navigate the complexities with this comprehensive playbook.
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Discover the groundbreaking approach to employee weight care that drives improved health and a positive ROI.
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Discover how other brokers have transformed their approach to winning new business. Learn about a unique solution that combines first-dollar coverage with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP), that eliminates financial barriers to care and reduces claims, including ER claims. It's a win for enrollees, employers and HR departments.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Employee health equity is a key concern among your prospects, even if they don’t acknowledge it directly. This guide demonstrates how you can help your clients deliver more cost-effective and equitable benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
You can bet that many of your employer clients will be considering alternative funding models as they shop around for health plans this year. Download this short guide to learn about the difference between MERPs and HRAs, why they matter and how you can provide your clients with lower costs, more flexibility and greater satisfaction.
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Explore essential questions to ask to develop a comprehensive and cost-effective cancer care strategy.
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Empower your clients with these essential questions to shape their cancer strategy effectively.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Consultants: Are you bringing the latest in supplemental coverage to your clients? Take your supplemental health insurance knowledge to the next level with this quick reference guide.
Download ResourceFrom Enthea
Discover the transformative power of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a groundbreaking employee benefit. Unlock unprecedented mental health solutions to offer to your clients.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Navigating the complexities of executive medical reimbursement plans is crucial for businesses and their advisors. Explore this all-in-one checklist that covers everything you need to know to help your clients reap the business benefits of these plans.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Learn the top takeaways from the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual study in order to best support your clients as they work to alleviate the impact that cancer has on their populations -- and their business.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Cancer Statistics, 2024. Discover the impact on employers and learn how to navigate the challenges of managing cancer in your workplace.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
Your clients are facing challenges with their benefits and budgets. Make sure you are positioned to deliver more and earn more, all year. Learn strategies you can implement immediately to grow year-round revenue and make yourself more valuable to your clients.
Download ResourceFrom Found
Obesity comes with high direct and indirect costs, but implementing one-size-fits-all plans has proven ineffective. Here’s what works--personalized weight care that promotes sustainable and lasting outcomes. Download this white paper to learn more.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
The realm of healthcare benefits is evolving, and next-generation RBP solutions are at the forefront of this transformation. With the guidance provided in this comprehensive guide, you'll be better equipped to navigate the changing landscape and deliver superior healthcare cost containment for your clients.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Explore the state of cancer in the workplace. This exclusive report will equip you with essential insights on how your clients are approaching and addressing cancer in the workforce.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Discover the latest insights on how employers are tackling cancer in the workplace. Dive into this comprehensive report now to understand the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for employers in the fight against cancer.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Did you recently put a high deductible health plan (HDHP) in place or increase the deductible on an existing plan for any of your clients? Download this infographic to prepare yourself for the realities of HDHPs with HSAs.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
This guide will equip you with practical tools and actionable steps to help your employees detect cancer earlier. By implementing the strategies in this guide, you can make a significant impact on the lives of your workforce.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Learn how to craft a robust early cancer detection program for clients. Dive into risk assessment, streamline screenings, and bolster support systems. Act now to save lives and reduce costs. Download the guide!
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
It’s a new year--and already new benefit trends are emerging. That’s because the workforce is changing. Dive into this guide on 2024's key trends to watch and the impact they can have on benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
More and more employers are seeking to take advantage of the cost savings from a reference-based pricing (RBP) solution. This case study outlines how Huffines Auto Dealerships gained control over their healthcare spending -- reducing costs while offering even better benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Many of your clients are seeing significant jumps in the cost of healthcare, and are beginning to explore alternatives. Download this case study and use it as a client tool to demonstrate how they can take advantage of the cost savings from an RBP solution.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Curious what trends are impacting your clients so far in 2023? Check out this infographic with 7 major trends -- it’s also a great asset to share with clients and prospects as they think about renewals.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
“Our decision to change plans was driven by cost and our desire to still have great benefits available to our employees that were affordable...”
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Self-funded healthcare is a health plan strategy that offers a number of advantages to employers over fully insured health plans, including new opportunities for cost containment, increased transparency, greater flexibility and more control over health plan design--all of which are reviewed in this guide.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Download this white paper to share with your clients and learn how HR leaders are reforming their health plans, pushing back against inflated pricing -- and increasing rewards, rather than costs, for their employees.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Learn how Ultimate Health can be used as a powerful tool to open doors, stand out from the competition and solve clients’ top HR challenges related to coverage, retention, recruitment and compensation.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Prioritizing health equity can transform your sales strategy and secure long-term business success. This guide helps you lead thoughtful conversations by aligning with employers' values.
Download ResourceFrom Trustmark Voluntary Benefits
Long-term care legislation can cause confusion for you and your clients as it evolves state-by-state. Help your clients navigate the complexities with this comprehensive playbook.
Download ResourceFrom Found
Discover the groundbreaking approach to employee weight care that drives improved health and a positive ROI.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Discover how other brokers have transformed their approach to winning new business. Learn about a unique solution that combines first-dollar coverage with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP), that eliminates financial barriers to care and reduces claims, including ER claims. It's a win for enrollees, employers and HR departments.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Employee health equity is a key concern among your prospects, even if they don’t acknowledge it directly. This guide demonstrates how you can help your clients deliver more cost-effective and equitable benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
You can bet that many of your employer clients will be considering alternative funding models as they shop around for health plans this year. Download this short guide to learn about the difference between MERPs and HRAs, why they matter and how you can provide your clients with lower costs, more flexibility and greater satisfaction.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Explore essential questions to ask to develop a comprehensive and cost-effective cancer care strategy.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Empower your clients with these essential questions to shape their cancer strategy effectively.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Consultants: Are you bringing the latest in supplemental coverage to your clients? Take your supplemental health insurance knowledge to the next level with this quick reference guide.
Download ResourceFrom Enthea
Discover the transformative power of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a groundbreaking employee benefit. Unlock unprecedented mental health solutions to offer to your clients.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Navigating the complexities of executive medical reimbursement plans is crucial for businesses and their advisors. Explore this all-in-one checklist that covers everything you need to know to help your clients reap the business benefits of these plans.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Learn the top takeaways from the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual study in order to best support your clients as they work to alleviate the impact that cancer has on their populations -- and their business.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Cancer Statistics, 2024. Discover the impact on employers and learn how to navigate the challenges of managing cancer in your workplace.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
Your clients are facing challenges with their benefits and budgets. Make sure you are positioned to deliver more and earn more, all year. Learn strategies you can implement immediately to grow year-round revenue and make yourself more valuable to your clients.
Download ResourceFrom Found
Obesity comes with high direct and indirect costs, but implementing one-size-fits-all plans has proven ineffective. Here’s what works--personalized weight care that promotes sustainable and lasting outcomes. Download this white paper to learn more.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
The realm of healthcare benefits is evolving, and next-generation RBP solutions are at the forefront of this transformation. With the guidance provided in this comprehensive guide, you'll be better equipped to navigate the changing landscape and deliver superior healthcare cost containment for your clients.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Explore the state of cancer in the workplace. This exclusive report will equip you with essential insights on how your clients are approaching and addressing cancer in the workforce.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Discover the latest insights on how employers are tackling cancer in the workplace. Dive into this comprehensive report now to understand the challenges, strategies, and opportunities for employers in the fight against cancer.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Did you recently put a high deductible health plan (HDHP) in place or increase the deductible on an existing plan for any of your clients? Download this infographic to prepare yourself for the realities of HDHPs with HSAs.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
This guide will equip you with practical tools and actionable steps to help your employees detect cancer earlier. By implementing the strategies in this guide, you can make a significant impact on the lives of your workforce.
Download ResourceFrom Color Health
Learn how to craft a robust early cancer detection program for clients. Dive into risk assessment, streamline screenings, and bolster support systems. Act now to save lives and reduce costs. Download the guide!
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
It’s a new year--and already new benefit trends are emerging. That’s because the workforce is changing. Dive into this guide on 2024's key trends to watch and the impact they can have on benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
More and more employers are seeking to take advantage of the cost savings from a reference-based pricing (RBP) solution. This case study outlines how Huffines Auto Dealerships gained control over their healthcare spending -- reducing costs while offering even better benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Many of your clients are seeing significant jumps in the cost of healthcare, and are beginning to explore alternatives. Download this case study and use it as a client tool to demonstrate how they can take advantage of the cost savings from an RBP solution.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Curious what trends are impacting your clients so far in 2023? Check out this infographic with 7 major trends -- it’s also a great asset to share with clients and prospects as they think about renewals.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
“Our decision to change plans was driven by cost and our desire to still have great benefits available to our employees that were affordable...”
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Self-funded healthcare is a health plan strategy that offers a number of advantages to employers over fully insured health plans, including new opportunities for cost containment, increased transparency, greater flexibility and more control over health plan design--all of which are reviewed in this guide.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Download this white paper to share with your clients and learn how HR leaders are reforming their health plans, pushing back against inflated pricing -- and increasing rewards, rather than costs, for their employees.
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