Practice Management

Regardless of how health care reform turns out, employers are focusing on health care costs and employee retention -- and brokers can help.

Implementing a new platform is a big undertaking, and it opens up a lot of questions. The first question for many brokers is When is the right time of year to make the move?

Employers are relying on brokers to guide them on creative plan designs and offerings that can help them contain costs while still meeting employee needs. But simply offering telehealth isnt enough; a successful strategy requires engagement and communication tactics.

More people shopping online for coverage and theyre getting more confident as they do so.

Large employers are expanding the reach of workplace health programs and including other aspects of wellness.

Without a real understanding of the voluntary plans and how the plans can help them and their families, many employees will bypass the plans and participation will suffer.