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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.
Susan L Combs | February 22, 2021
Many people looked to find the biggest rock to climb under during 2020, but not Liz, Dawn and Elise Ann.
Sana Dhawan | February 15, 2021
Brokers and employers must take note of the following trends and expectations to ensure they are prepared to meet an emerging demand for better vision solutions and benefits from their employees – whether the work continues from home or back in the office.
Dennis Healy | February 04, 2021
Employees are searching for a lifeline, someone to talk to and a plan to get back on track – and employers are in a position to help them by offering benefits that answer their call for help.
Marek Ciolko | February 02, 2021
Consider the following to make your employer clients’ jobs easier in 2021.
Susan L Combs | January 27, 2021
I’m excited to kick off the year by introducing you to Jennifer, Kayla and Lisa, who also found a way to get it done and grow as they reflect on 2020.
Michael S. Fawcett | January 26, 2021
In this increasingly costly health care environment and highly competitive workplace, how can benefits advisors and employers in the small to midsize business arena affordably provide optimal health care benefits that retain, as well as recruit and reward, key employees?
Rachel Miner | January 22, 2021
Big Pharma is one industry that took the opportunity to give themselves a raise amidst the pandemic, during a time when many families couldn’t even afford to put a roof over their head.
Kimberlee Langford | January 13, 2021
Doug Hetherington has done what many of us have said was impossible. He has created a collaborative approach to providing group health benefits that brings together employers, employees, and health care providers.
Tonia Degner | January 07, 2021
Today I’m sharing three things you might not have considered about the dissolution of Haven.
Jeff Brunken | January 04, 2021
The new normal for brokers is assisting their clients with benefits that work in our changing world. One priority is helping health care professionals ensure their income protecting disability insurance policies are up to date.
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…
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.
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.
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.
C.J. Marwitz | February 25, 2021
News from Attendance on Demand, Clair, BrightPlan, Elements Global Services, Seyfarth, Wealthspire Advisors.
Alan Goforth | February 25, 2021
87 percent of employers characterize their employees’ financial wellness as good or excellent, even though they say requests for pay advances have increased.
Scott Wooldridge | February 25, 2021
Recent research has found a 400% increase in virtual visits to physicians and other providers since the pandemic began early in 2020.
Dr. Millard Brown | February 25, 2021
Much of the impact of 2020 has carried over into 2021, contributing to ongoing economic anxiety for many.
Alan Goforth | February 25, 2021
Companies with strong parental and fertility coverage will be at an advantage for post-pandemic recruitment.
Shahar Erez | February 25, 2021
What does Prop 22’s success mean for the independent contractor community in a broader sense?
Phil Haslett and Brianne Lynch | February 25, 2021
SPACs are becoming increasingly attractive to both private companies and investors. You can expect to hear more about SPACs as 2021 unfolds.
Michael Popke | February 25, 2021
Researcher says ‘we’re not seeing great strides in health care coverage for many Americans.’
Alok Deshpande | February 25, 2021
As an employer, the support you offer employees can be meaningful, especially when they need to make a financial decision about what to do with a tax refund.
Tarun Nimmagadda | February 25, 2021
How HR leaders can re-open physical spaces and keep employees healthy.
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