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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.
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.
Rick Farris | December 23, 2019
As companies strive to be recognized as employers of choice, enhancing corporate benefits is now a critical piece of a company’s stake in the talent acquisition and retention game.
Susan L. Combs | December 20, 2019
This month, I’d like to introduce you to Laurie and Meg. These two dynamic women are looking toward 2020 with some fantastic opportunities in place!
Bob Ruff | December 17, 2019
While pleasant, a joyful holiday season tends to come with a price tag for many Americans. Here's how you can help.
Kim Buckey | December 16, 2019
Here’s a look back at the top benefits strategies employers used to reduce costs and increase employee satisfaction in 2019.
Chad Schneider | December 09, 2019
This past year, I was lucky enough to talk to hundreds of benefits consultants about the latest trends in benefits communication. Here are five suggestions…
Susan L. Combs | November 25, 2019
I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to meet so many incredible women in our industry each month and thankful for those of you who continue to take the time to make introductions.
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.
Marlene Satter | January 27, 2020
Health savings accounts could be a big help when it comes to setting aside money for retirement, but despite the length of time that HSAs have been…
Ginger Szala | January 27, 2020
Also, experts discuss future of annuities, long-term care and Social Security.
Marlene Satter | January 27, 2020
While still solid, job growth momentum has slowed from its breakneck pace at the end of 2018 and early 2019.
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 27, 2020
Being open and talking about your company's compensation strategies can shrink the wage gap between genders and generations.
Mike Barone | January 27, 2020
Welcome to the world of employee benefits, 2020 style, where employers are struggling to bring benefits costs under control.
Dan Cook | January 27, 2020
The CMS’s new price transparency rule is intended to bring clarity to health care prices, but could come with unintended consequences.
Emily Payne | January 27, 2020
Not all employees have a suitable alternative space where they can work productively.
Scott Wooldridge | January 27, 2020
The health care industry could cut spending by 33 percent by moving to fully electronic processes.
ALM Staff | January 27, 2020
A group of young professionals sits down to discuss the challenges that are presented in the early stages of a career.
Marlene Satter and BenefitsPRO editors | January 27, 2020
CRR researchers studied health claim and HR records of nearly 5,000 people at 26 manufacturing plants to find what drove early retirement.
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