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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.
Alex Moral | November 11, 2019
For those of you looking to build long-term, consultative relationships with your clients and genuinely serve as trusted partners, here are some ways you can make it easier to incorporate voluntary benefits into existing plans
Anita Potter | November 04, 2019
Fast-emerging competition, societal and lifestyle shifts, technological advances, and shifting business models are just some of the trends contributing to the enormous changes occurring in the workplace benefits landscape today.
Susan L Combs | October 25, 2019
I’m really excited to introduce you to three dynamic women who are full of treats and not tricks, though they do all have some incredible skills in the benefits world that they are willing to share with all of us.
Meredith Ryan-Reid | October 16, 2019
Here are a few tips to help employees overcome the challenges they feel during open enrollment.
Peter N. Nieves | October 14, 2019
This enrollment season, employers that offer family-building benefits have the most to gain as these benefits help attract talent, support employees, decrease health care costs, show the company’s values and enable a more productive work environment.
Dr. Polina Kogan | October 07, 2019
While the medical health care industry is transitioning from the broken fee-for-service model by incorporating capitated payments and responsible risk-assumption, pharmacy pricing structures still very much value volume.
Susan L Combs | September 30, 2019
The two ladies this month are on point to join our crew! Please welcome, Rachel and Stacia to the club as these ladies share about their new adventures!
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.
Rob Carnaroli | September 17, 2019
As we head into fall open enrollment season, it’s important for brokers to pause and scan the marketplace for their clients.
Peter Nieves | September 10, 2019
Younger generations are less loyal to their employers than previous generations. According to the Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2019, almost half…
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.
Nick Thornton | November 13, 2019
If more sponsors are realizing the need for more holistic advice beyond the retirement plan, this bodes well for the company.
Nick Thornton | November 13, 2019
Challenging the conventional wisdom on lean menus, Morningstar research shows offering more options can have a positive effect on some participants. Here's why.
David Saltzman | November 13, 2019
David and Kornelius discuss the determinants of healthcare such as location transportation, prescription availability and food security. Kornelius explains what marginalized communities are and what they need.
Emily Payne | November 13, 2019
Many states have already enacted legislation that would lessen the blow if Obamacare is invalidated, and others are hard at work.
Scott Wooldridge | November 13, 2019
Data can be overwhelming, but here are some practical steps employers can take to find the best partners in data management.
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 13, 2019
A majority of workers would be likely to purchase insurance to help cover costs of a serious illness that they know is in their family history.
Scott Wooldridge | November 13, 2019
This year has seen significant developments in areas such as cannabis companies and virtual primary care partnerships.
Kim Buckey | November 13, 2019
The docuseries "Diagnosis" draws viewers in with real-life stories while educating them on how to navigate the complex health system.
Marlene Satter | November 13, 2019
Want to retire in a state where your savings don't go far, or move to a cheaper state where you can still live comfortably?
Bob Armour | November 12, 2019
If you provide pre-tax benefits to your employees, you're uniquely positioned to help them improve their financial health.
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