Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.
In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, David Sloves, CEO of Nonstop Health, discusses the evolution and impact of medical expense reimbursement plans (MERPs) in the health care industry.
Following a few simple steps and strategic questions can help give benefits leaders and brokers the confidence that provider, vendor and EAP claims are connected to real-world outcomes.
As a trusted advisor, you are in a unique position to equip your employer clients with tools to integrate mental health into employee benefits programs. Here are some considerations.
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