Broker Innovation Lab

Innovative telehealth services bridge gaps in care

James B. Levasseur | June 18, 2018

The physician shortage has prompted a growing number of brokers, employers and HR professionals to take a serious look at telehealth, the remote delivery of health care services and clinical information using the internet, wireless, satellite and telephone media.

3 broker tips for communicating with a multi-generational workforce

Rob Carnaroli | June 13, 2018

Below are a few of my favorite strategies to bridge the age gap and maintain strong relationships, no matter the client’s generation.

Health Care Reform

What's one thing that's broken about health care or 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.

Voices

Dental and vision trends focus on preventive health

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.

Practice Management

Education, communication and collaboration

Kevin Trokey | June 08, 2018

We are on the cusp of addressing one of the most challenging issues facing our country and economy today.

Voices

3 ways health insurers can win over millennial business owners

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…

Practice Management

Be yourself and be authentic: A Q&A with Nolan Waterfall

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.

Voices

Recruiting college grads? Focus on the 401(k)

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.

Voices

How do millennials make benefits enrollment decisions?

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.

Profiles

Lessons from auto insurance for health insurance

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.

Load More 🔽

Voices

3 steps to cross-sell voluntary benefits

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.

| Commentary

Beauty in the pain

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.

Profiles

5 questions to ask when considering an accountable care strategy

Eric Parmenter | May 16, 2018

An employer checklist to understand, navigate and build a plan for value-based care.

Profiles

What’s the good news, ladies? Birthday edition

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…

Voices

Reference-based pricing: where do carriers go from here?

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,…

Voices

AI: the new guy on the health care team

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.

Profiles

Three reasons to integrate HR into benefits tech

Rebekah Michel | May 07, 2018

Some brokers may be wondering, what’s the benefit of integrating HR into benefits software?

Utilization or price: Which is the bigger healthcare problem?

Alex Tolbert | April 30, 2018

Health care spending has skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last three decades, and continues to take up a larger and larger share of the nation’s GDP,…

Voices

Lessons learned during my week at BenefitsPRO Broker Expo

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…

Benefits Sales Strategies

Developing strategic benefits will help your clients win

Anita Potter | April 23, 2018

With a strategic benefits plan, brokers can help employers better attract emerging generations of the workforce.

Benefits Sales Strategies

How busy brokers can leverage social media

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.

Benefits Sales Strategies

The power of 'coopetition'

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.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Overcoming 3 common employer objections to reference-based pricing

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.

Benefits Sales Strategies

What’s the good news, ladies? April edition

Susan L. Combs | April 09, 2018

This month, I’m very excited to introduce you to my new friends, Megan, Deborah and Lucila!

Benefits Sales Strategies

Why I’m leaving a hospital-owned PCP

Rachel Miner | April 06, 2018

It’s exciting for me. I get to practice what I preach. Better care; better outcomes.

Voices

3 approaches to reference-based pricing

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.

Voices

6 ways to overcome today’s threats to consumer-driven health care

Steven Auerbach | March 30, 2018

6 ways brokers and employers can partner to overcome today’s threats to consumer-driven health care.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Tackling the health care ‘tapeworm’

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.

Voluntary Benefits

CI insurance doesn’t have to be critical

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…

Consumer Driven Health Care

Lowering health care costs: There's a better way

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.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Direct primary care 101

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.

Voices

5 tips on promoting a culture of health

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…

Profiles

What’s the good news, ladies? March Madness edition

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!

Voices

5 technology trends every broker needs to know about

Sally Poblete | March 02, 2018

Here are the top trends and innovations we believe will shape insurance brokerage business in 2018.

Profiles

Two opportunities created by association health plans

Alex Tolbert | March 01, 2018

The new regulations around association health plans create two distinct opportunities in the benefits industry.

Core and Group Health

Welcome to the newly redesigned BenefitsPRO website

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.

Benefits Sales Strategies

Innovation overload?

Bob Cummings | February 22, 2018

Has there been too much hype in the insurance industry surrounding emerging technologies?

Consumer Driven Health Care

The evolution of cancer insurance

Stephanie Shields | February 21, 2018

Cancer insurance is evolving to help meet the needs of modern-day patients and their families.

Benefits Sales Strategies

ACA is here to stay — and that’s good news for brokers

Alex Tolbert | February 16, 2018

Despite its challenges, the ACA has created some big opportunities for this industry, especially for brokers working with small and mid-sized employers.

Benefits Sales Strategies

8 things to know about telehealth this year

Dan Trencher | February 15, 2018

Read on, for eight predictions for virtual care delivery in 2018.

Core and Group Health

Up-and-coming brokers and carriers: Where's the connection?

Ron Neyer | February 12, 2018

Most carriers in the workplace benefits space are looking to establish relationships with new brokers. While they have compelling reasons for leaning on their tenured advisors (especially those generating significant production), they need to find future revenue sources in order to ensure long-term success.

Core and Group Health

What’s the good news, ladies? Feel the love

Susan L. Combs | February 08, 2018

These women were all introduced to me by a fan of this series, Eric Silverman! Eric is a great advocate for our industry and for women in our industry, so I love the extra support he has been providing to this column by making great recommendations for some incredible...

Benefits Sales Strategies

The bright future of non-traditional benefits

Amy Christofis | February 05, 2018

Employees are working longer hours than ever before, which has led to an increase in mental burnout, pushing employees to switch jobs more frequently -- that's where non-traditional benefits can play a key role.

Voluntary Benefits

5 predictions for consumer-driven health care in 2018

Steve Auerbach | February 05, 2018

We have identified five trends for consumer-driven healthcare (CDH) that are sure to be at the forefront of the conversation in 2018.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Keep an eye on these 5 benefits trends in 2018

Gerry Leonard | January 29, 2018

Which trends will dominate and continue to define the benefits landscape in 2018? Here are few hot topics to watch in the new year.

Consumer Driven Health Care

Technology puts health care in patient’s hands, creates community

David Saltzman | January 29, 2018

Aging baby boomers who insist on remaining at home even while they manage chronic conditions, combined with a shortage of 90,000 physicians is combining to drive technology to fill the gaps. Learn about the latest and greatest on this episode.

Advisor Sales Strategies

5 financial wellness trends to watch in 2018

Elizabeth Halkos | January 16, 2018

Employers, and the benefit brokers who advise them, are going to have to take a deeper dive into financial wellness benefits in 2018.

Voluntary Benefits

Help employers see the value of voluntary

Dennis Healy | January 16, 2018

Once employers understand the true value of voluntary benefits, they will be more willing to increase their offerings.

Benefits Sales Strategies

What’s the good news, ladies? Happy New Year!

Susan L. Combs | January 12, 2018

As we kick off the new year, Im very happy to share the news of Christina and Jean and how they are making a difference and leaving their footprint in our industry.

Benefits Sales Strategies

Three small group trends to watch in 2018

Alex Tolbert | January 10, 2018

More small employers will be looking for new ways to bend the cost curve in the new year, including adopting new funding strategies and innovative payment models. Here are three trends to watch in the small group space next year.

Lessons from auto insurance for health insurance

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.
5 questions to ask when considering an accountable care strategy

Eric Parmenter | May 16, 2018

An employer checklist to understand, navigate and build a plan for value-based care.
What's the good news, ladies? Birthday edition

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…
Three reasons to integrate HR into benefits tech

Rebekah Michel | May 07, 2018

Some brokers may be wondering, what's the benefit of integrating HR into benefits software?
Developing strategic benefits will help your clients win

Anita Potter | April 23, 2018

With a strategic benefits plan, brokers can help employers better attract emerging generations of the workforce.
How busy brokers can leverage social media

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.
What's the good news, ladies? April edition

Susan L. Combs | April 09, 2018

This month, I'm very excited to introduce you to my new friends, Megan, Deborah and Lucila!
Tackling the health care 'tapeworm'

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.
Direct primary care 101

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.
Lowering health care costs: There's a better way

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.
What's the good news, ladies? March Madness edition

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!
Two opportunities created by association health plans

Alex Tolbert | March 01, 2018

The new regulations around association health plans create two distinct opportunities in the benefits industry.

What's one thing that's broken about health care or 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.
Dental and vision trends focus on preventive health

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.
Education, communication and collaboration

Kevin Trokey | June 08, 2018

We are on the cusp of addressing one of the most challenging issues facing our country and economy today.
3 ways health insurers can win over millennial business owners

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…
Be yourself and be authentic: A Q&A with Nolan Waterfall

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.
Recruiting college grads? Focus on the 401(k)

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.
How do millennials make benefits enrollment decisions?

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.
3 steps to cross-sell voluntary benefits

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.
Beauty in the pain

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.
Reference-based pricing: where do carriers go from here?

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,…
AI: the new guy on the health care team

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.
Lessons learned during my week at BenefitsPRO Broker Expo

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…
Overcoming 3 common employer objections to reference-based pricing

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.
The power of 'coopetition'

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.
Why I'm leaving a hospital-owned PCP

Rachel Miner | April 06, 2018

It's exciting for me. I get to practice what I preach. Better care; better outcomes.
3 approaches to reference-based pricing

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.
6 ways to overcome today's threats to consumer-driven health care

Steven Auerbach | March 30, 2018

6 ways brokers and employers can partner to overcome today's threats to consumer-driven health care.
CI insurance doesn't have to be critical

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…
5 tips on promoting a culture of health

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…
5 technology trends every broker needs to know about

Sally Poblete | March 02, 2018

Here are the top trends and innovations we believe will shape insurance brokerage business in 2018.
Welcome to the newly redesigned BenefitsPRO website

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.

Benefits Sales Strategies

HR professionals face shifting priorities, challenges and opportunities

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 18, 2018

As HR professionals at small and medium-sized businesses continue to focus on employee productivity and make decisions based on performance metrics,…

Core and Group Health

Benefits product roundup: HR app, HSA calculator, PBM auditing

Caroline Marwitz | June 18, 2018

New products for the employee benefits industry, including HR apps, telemedicine, HSA contribution calculator, and more.

Innovative telehealth services bridge gaps in care

James B. Levasseur | June 18, 2018

The physician shortage has prompted a growing number of brokers, employers and HR professionals to take a serious look at telehealth, the remote delivery of health care services and clinical information using the internet, wireless, satellite and telephone media.

Consumer Driven Health Care

The new health care headache: Air ambulances

John Tozzi | June 18, 2018

The air-ambulance industry says reimbursements from U.S. government health programs, don’t cover their expenses, and they must pass the cost on to others.

HR Regulation

SHRM 2018: People and policies for the 21st century workforce

Emily Payne | June 18, 2018

The SHRM 2018 Conference kicked off with keynotes by SHRM's CEO and former Florida governor Jeb Bush talking about the role of people and policies in shaping the future workforce.

HR Technology

3 ways to improve employee retention

Michael Haddon | June 18, 2018

In today's environment, companies need to adopt a much more proactive approach when it comes to employee retention.

Health Care Reform

Number of uninsured children has fallen by 38 percent

Jack Craver | June 18, 2018

Unsurprisingly, the decline in the uninsured rate for children has a lot to do with the decline among adults following the passage of the ACA.

Health Care Reform

'Coverage@Work' campaign targets health insurance tax and Cadillac tax

Allison Bell | June 18, 2018

America's Health Insurance Plans will be running ads over the next year to "bring employer-provided coverage to the forefront."

| Commentary

Latest Obamacare lawsuit is just more absurdity

Ramesh Ponnuru | June 18, 2018

The latest challenge to Obamacare is on far weaker ground than the two major anti-Obamacare lawsuits that preceded it.

Benefits Sales Strategies

10 commandments of prospecting for insurance agents

Bryce Sanders | June 18, 2018

Properly done, prospecting brings assets, revenue and even referrals.

Load More 🔽

Voluntary Benefits

Improve employee well-being with a new focus: Return on Health

Jake Cleer | June 17, 2018

Employers need to be aware of how an employee’s well-being impacts the workplace, and what they can do to achieve a high ROH.

Advisor Sales Strategies

10 insights into the target-date fund market

Nick Thornton | June 15, 2018

Did you know record flows in 2017 pushed TDFs over the $1 trillion mark? Here are more TDF trends.

Investment Instruments

Real estate purchases in IRAs expand to new areas

Marlene Satter | June 15, 2018

According to the Entrust Group's Real Estate Investor Market Research Report, IRAs are buying more property in the midwest.

| Analysis

Health care could account for 38 percent of state spending by 2025

Marlene Satter | June 15, 2018

More money spent on health care will mean less spent on priorities such as education, transportation and public safety.

Retirement

Divorce affects retirement standard of living

Marlene Satter | June 15, 2018

53 percent of households that have gone through a divorce are at risk in retirement, statistics show.

Employer-Paid

Millennial MBAs shun finance industry, look to tech careers

Jack Craver | June 15, 2018

Wall Street's reputation for demanding long hours of employees, particularly young ones, does not sit well with today's young professionals.

Employer-Paid

Why is wage growth so sluggish?

Noah Smith | June 15, 2018

Some argue that when we take shadow unemployment into account, the economic recovery — and the associated wage growth — are right on track.

HR Technology

Automation comes for Amazon's white-collar workers

Spencer Soper | June 15, 2018

The people who command six-figure salaries to negotiate multimillion-dollar deals are being replaced by software that predicts what shoppers want.

Core and Group Health

Corporate America is cutting out insurers

Jack Craver | June 15, 2018

A number of large employers are trying to negotiate reimbursements rates directly with health care providers, rather than going through an insurer.

Consumer Driven Health Care

The influence of compassionate leadership on employee benefits

Paul Wilson | June 15, 2018

Health care and the world of employee benefits have been in a state of uncertainty for many years, since long before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took…

HR Regulation

Employment law update: Seattle's head tax, Nevada's health insurance definition and more

Emily Payne | June 14, 2018

The world of employment law is vast and complex, and getting more confusing every day. It’s next to impossible to keep track of the myriad updates to…

Health Care Reform

Appeals court ruling costs health insurers billions in subsidies

Allison Bell | June 14, 2018

The ACA risk corridors program was supposed to use cash from health insurers that did well in the ACA public exchange program to help those that did poorly.

C-Suite

Employers say multiemployer plans need taxpayer-funded loan

Nick Thornton | June 14, 2018

Exorbitant withdrawal liabilities on employer-sponsor balance sheets may crush employers’ ability to compete.

HR Technology

Do your employees trust you to keep their data safe?

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 14, 2018

Workers are concerned about whether their data is secure against hacking and theft, and that they want their employer to be transparent on what data is being collected.

Core and Group Health

How America got hooked on a deadly drug

Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News(Maria Fabrizio for KHN) | June 14, 2018

Kaiser Health News is releasing years of Purdue Pharma's internal budget documents to offer insight into the hundreds of millions of dollars spent to launch and promote OxyContin.

Core and Group Health

White House's latest initiatives to fight opioid abuse

Marlene Satter | June 14, 2018

The latest action includes CMS guidance to assist states in leveraging Medicaid to combat the opioid epidemic.

| Commentary

Why Wall Street isn't freaking out about Trump -- Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz | June 14, 2018

Confusing politics with corporate profits and the state of the economy is not the ideal way to invest.

3 broker tips for communicating with a multi-generational workforce

Rob Carnaroli | June 13, 2018

Below are a few of my favorite strategies to bridge the age gap and maintain strong relationships, no matter the client’s generation.

| Commentary

Can Trump make American 'social security' great again? – Carosa

Christopher Carosa | June 13, 2018

Fresh off of an historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, can Trump again repeat doing the unexpected here at home?

| Analysis

Social Security funding: Will urgency outweigh partisanship?

Nick Thornton | June 13, 2018

The framing of Social Security as an “entitlement” program, rather than an insurance program, has helped sow the ideological divide in Congress.

Defined Contribution

BlackRock, Wells Fargo said to push ESG funds in 401(k)s

Melissa Karsh and Emily Chasan | June 13, 2018

The asset managers are betting that a surge in interest in environmental, social or governance investing will carry through to 401(k)s.

Benefits Sales Strategies

How to boost client trust: Change your body language

Ginger Szala | June 13, 2018

Want to feel empowered? Sit straight and have “presence,” social psychologist Amy Cuddy tells Envestnet Summit RIAs.

Advisor Sales Strategies

How to plan for retiree health care costs: The Advisor and the Quant

Joe Elsasser and Ron Piccinini | June 13, 2018

"Advisor" Joe Elsasser and "Quant" Ron Piccinini discuss how to minimize insurance costs and what the future might hold.

Health Care Reform

McConnell, GOP Senators back pre-existing condition coverage

Anna Edney and Steven T. Dennis | June 13, 2018

Republicans are already on shaky ground before the mid-term elections, and the loss of one of the most popular parts of the ACA might be a death knell.

Retirement

Risk exposure: Does your plan still offer company stock as an investment option?

Jack Towarnicky | June 13, 2018

If you offer company stock as an investment option in your retirement savings plan, you may want to take another look.

Employer-Paid

Infographic: How new fathers are using their paid leave

Emily Payne | June 13, 2018

With Father’s Day just around the corner, life insurance company ShelterPoint decided to take a look at how paid family leave polices are impacting working dads.

Consumer Driven Health Care

The next “it” job in health care?

Bridget Lipezker | June 13, 2018

Health advocates may be just what the industry needs to help drive true health care consumerism.

Core and Group Health

Employers' medical costs stabilize... for now

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 13, 2018

While the medical cost trend is stabilizing, average employee costs continue to escalate as their health and performance aren’t improving.

Core and Group Health

Eli Lilly CEO: What's really wrong with the health care system

Jack Craver | June 13, 2018

To fix the health care system, target price uniformity, transparency and technology, CEO David Ricks says.

| Research

The world isn’t prepared for retirement, a new survey shows

Suzanne Woolley | June 13, 2018

World wide, workers didn’t seem to realize that changes in the labor force, tech and climate will affect their retirement plans.

Advisor Sales Strategies

10 reasons why people are better off working with a financial professional

Bryce Sanders | June 13, 2018

Investors can benefit by working with someone whose job includes looking at the bigger picture.

Practice Management

Best 401(k) plans by industry: Interactive infographic

Caroline Marwitz, Chris Nicholls, Eric Ryles | June 12, 2018

Check out this interactive infographic and see which occupations and industries had surprisingly great 401(k) plans.

Core and Group Health

3 strategies for reducing pharmacy costs

Rob Piazza | June 12, 2018

For employers and brokers trying to determine how to decrease pharmacy costs for their organization and clients, here are three distinct components to consider.

Health Care Reform

What's one thing that's broken about health care or 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.

Voluntary Benefits

Corporate wellness market to double in value by 2026

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 12, 2018

Programs in North America and Europe will likely see the biggest gains due to high health care expenditures and the availability of a wide range of providers.

Core and Group Health

Today’s TPAs must deliver much more – with Jeff Bernhard

David Saltzman | June 12, 2018

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly growing self-funding world, a TPA has to be flexible, nimble and multi-faceted.

Cost-Containment

HHS secretary Azar calls for 'a system without rebates'

Anna Edney | June 12, 2018

“Such a system’s incentives, detached from artificial list prices, would likely serve patients far better,” Azar said in a hearing.

Health Care Reform

GOP abandonment of ACA a gift for Democrats?

Sahil Kapur and Erik Wasson | June 12, 2018

Health care is the GOP’s greatest political vulnerability in midterm elections, and the Trump administration has poured gasoline on already burning fire.

C-Suite

No, the gig economy probably isn't shrinking

Katia Dmitrieva | June 12, 2018

A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that independent work is on the decline, but the numbers don't add up.

Employee Participation

4 ways to foster employees' mental health in the workplace

Michael Serbinis | June 12, 2018

By thinking broadly about your mental health benefit offerings, you can better provide value and meet the needs of your employees.

Broker Innovation Lab

Follow the Conversation

Broker Innovation Lab Notes

Subscribe Today and Never Miss Another Story