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The Broker Innovation Lab celebrates brokers and other benefits stakeholders who have embraced the changing marketplace to position themselves and their business for future success.
Chris Cigarran | February 28, 2020
Hospital charges are difficult to determine, are often greatly inflated, and vary from one hospital to the next. An independent report by the RAND Corporation sheds light on the issue.
Peter Nieves | February 20, 2020
There have been dramatic shifts in family-building benefits that place brokers in a prime position to deliver custom packages to their most influential client base.
Susan L Combs | February 18, 2020
This month, I’d like to introduce you to some real innovators in our industry. Meet Kristen, Heather and Pam. Buckle up and get ready to be inspired!
Michelle J. Smith | February 14, 2020
I’m not a tax professional, but I do know that when it comes to employee benefits, surprises are rarely good. So let’s dig in.
Bo Armstrong | February 10, 2020
For third party administrators (TPAs) and benefits brokers, understanding where the gaps exist and providing solutions to address them is key to client satisfaction and business growth.
Chris Coy | February 03, 2020
Understanding the needs of your client, regardless of their age, is the first step toward starting a conversation about the benefits of income protection.
Trey Loughran | January 24, 2020
Building on the growth and diversification of product offerings over the past ten years, the voluntary benefit industry is poised for expansion and increased adoption over the next decade, as talent attraction and retention continue to a top priority for employers.
Susan L Combs | January 13, 2020
This month, I’d like to introduce you to Barbara, Sarah and Haley. These three women took 2019 on in full force and are excited about what’s in store for them in 2020!
Steve Rosenthal | January 10, 2020
Similar to the idea of cord-cutting cable television services, millennials are increasingly ditching traditional primary care models and opting for health savings accounts or HSAs.
Dan Trencher | January 03, 2020
It’s crucial to have a clear picture of the many ways virtual care will likely continue its transformation of health care delivery in 2020.
Nancy Reardon, Chief Strategy & Product Officer, Maestro Health | September 24, 2019
SPONSORED BY MAESTRO HEALTH. In an effort to do something about this paradigm shift and truly reclaim control of healthcare, many employers are turning to modern self-insurance models.
Sally Poblete | May 25, 2018
Three lessons health insurance incumbents can learn from the auto insurance industry to better meet customer expectations, boost sales, and ensure long-term competitiveness.
Eric Parmenter | May 16, 2018
An employer checklist to understand, navigate and build a plan for value-based care.
Susan L. Combs | May 10, 2018
Who's enjoying spring? I know it took many of us a long time to get there. Here in NYC, it seemed like we went straight to summer last week! I'm…
Rebekah Michel | May 07, 2018
Some brokers may be wondering, what's the benefit of integrating HR into benefits software?
Anita Potter | April 23, 2018
With a strategic benefits plan, brokers can help employers better attract emerging generations of the workforce.
Daniel Williams | April 23, 2018
Social media marketing has evolved. It's no longer about web traffic and direct sales. The real value today is with engagement.
Susan L. Combs | April 09, 2018
This month, I'm very excited to introduce you to my new friends, Megan, Deborah and Lucila!
Alex Tolbert | March 26, 2018
Prices keep rising, but value in the traditional fully-funded health plan seems to be shrinking, and the Affordable Care Act is one reason why.
Suzy K. Johnson | March 16, 2018
Ongoing shifts have motivated many expert advisors, thought leaders, and health care entrepreneurs to seek better ways to deliver health care to employees, with the goal of reducing costs for the employer and the employee while improving care delivery and outcomes.
Alex Lickerman, M.D. | March 16, 2018
Direct primary care physicians are able to achieve better access to medical care, better quality of care, and lower overall health care costs because they can offer their patients both immediate access and more time.
Susan L. Combs | March 12, 2018
These women are doing fantastic things in the industry and I'm very happy to have them be part of the WTGNL Crew!
Alex Tolbert | March 01, 2018
The new regulations around association health plans create two distinct opportunities in the benefits industry.
BenefitsPRO Editors | June 12, 2018
We asked our readers to share their solutions to fix some of the health care and benefits industry's biggest problems. Here's their action plan.
Mike Estep | June 11, 2018
Given the positive impact that preventive care can have on oral and eye health, brokers and consultants should encourage employers to consider the following steps.
Kevin Trokey | June 08, 2018
We are on the cusp of addressing one of the most challenging issues facing our country and economy today.
Sally Poblete | June 08, 2018
The millennial generation — which generally refers to individuals born between 1980-1996 — continues to fascinate businesses. Millennials are now the…
Paul Wilson | June 04, 2018
There's a lot of challenges for brokers in today's world, but Nolan Waterfall is ready to tackle them head-on.
Alex Tolbert | June 01, 2018
Why a 401(k) option is a valuable part of a competitive recruitment strategy for your clients, especially for groups trying to attract younger workers.
Jennifer Beck | May 31, 2018
What exactly do millennials want from their benefits? And how do they go about deciding which benefits to choose? The results of a new study may surprise you.
Nash Skiles | May 25, 2018
Why aren't brokers cross-selling these benefits? It comes down to a lack of understanding and a fear of voluntary.
Latrica Schooley | May 16, 2018
Plan design is the answer; it is an upward climb, it is not an easy path, it requires an expert with experience, it is not going to be an instant fix, and the climb to the top may require training and muscle memory, but it is beautiful.
Alex Tolbert | May 10, 2018
Back in 2015, the big topic in health care was insurance company consolidation. This was the year Anthem announced plans to acquire Cigna,…
Doug Dvorak | May 07, 2018
How will this new player change the game? Keep reading to find out how AI will hit some big home runs for the health care industry.
Bret Brummitt | April 30, 2018
I was recently given the fantastic opportunity to participate in two outstanding panels and share center stage with some of our most decorated peers in…
Alex Tolbert | April 11, 2018
Reference-based pricing plans can result in significant savings, but there are a few common concerns employers have when they first hear about self-insuring and reference-based pricing.
Curtis Colbert | April 11, 2018
I recently attended the Ascend Conference in Nashville and Q4Live in Tampa and was pleasantly surprised to find an enormous amount of collaboration and discussion among industry leaders who were freely giving away their special sauce.
Rachel Miner | April 06, 2018
It's exciting for me. I get to practice what I preach. Better care; better outcomes.
Alex Tolbert | March 30, 2018
There are multiple strategies for employers to implement cost containment concepts in their self-funded plans. Here are a few of the approaches we've seen self-funding vendors use.
Steven Auerbach | March 30, 2018
6 ways brokers and employers can partner to overcome today's threats to consumer-driven health care.
Christin Kuretich | March 26, 2018
Critical illness insurance was born due to the soaring medical bills people found themselves shackled with after surviving a critical health event, such…
Brian Latkowski | March 12, 2018
OK, I'll admit that promoting a culture of health within the workforce is not exactly like pressing the “easy button.” But there are solutions which…
Sally Poblete | March 02, 2018
Here are the top trends and innovations we believe will shape insurance brokerage business in 2018.
Paul Wilson | February 28, 2018
Take a look at our newly redesigned BenefitsPRO.com website. We're excited about it and hope you will be too.
Chris Cigarran | February 28, 2020
Hospital charges are difficult to determine, are often greatly inflated, and vary from one hospital to the next. An independent report by the RAND Corporation sheds light on the issue.
Jenny Surane | February 28, 2020
Company travel bans, re-examination of sick leave policies and -- placing desks farther apart?
Laurel Stoimenoff | February 28, 2020
Urgent care centers are providing an increasing amount of Americans' primary care. Is it time to rethink how we pay for such services?
Paul Wilson | February 28, 2020
Helping communities and companies made up of unique, complicated human beings is never going to be easy or straightforward.
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 28, 2020
If you work for one of these 10 companies, you probably have a good idea of what workplace happiness and job satisfaction feel like.
Jack Craver | February 28, 2020
Men still make up the greatest number of casualties, but the proportion of women's alcohol-related deaths is increasing.
Steven L. Schwarzberg | February 28, 2020
To prepare for a potential coronavirus outbreak, employers need to focus on prevention, anticipate concerns, implement pro-active procedures, and avoid legal pitfalls.
Allison Bell | February 28, 2020
Many consumers are thinking about Covid-19. Some are acting on their thoughts.
Marlene Satter | February 28, 2020
HR professionals are turning their attention to some key areas to up employee engagement and benefits satisfaction.
Sponsored By: ID Experts | February 28, 2020
Webcast Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020 | As technology transforms not only the healthcare industry, but the world we live in, data protection is becoming increasingly important and complicated.
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