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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.
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.
David Weiler | December 24, 2020
Health care remains one of the biggest line items in every organization’s budget, and it falls to benefits brokers to help their clients figure out how to manage costs in this critical area.
Brian Colburn | December 16, 2020
Every year, businesses across all industries try to understand where the market is moving. This year is no exception – and perhaps requires this…
Jim McGovern | December 10, 2020
Are you overlooking these six disability-coverage priorities?
Susan L Combs | December 04, 2020
I’m ready to turn the page and look towards 2021 all bright eyed and bushy tailed and excited for new things to come. Let me introduce you to Cansada, Jenna and Emily!
Kimberlee Langford | November 25, 2020
I have talked with many mavericks over the last few months. In a series of four vignettes, I am happy to share some key insights and a look into the philosophies and paradigms that make someone a maverick of health care.
Beata Rogala | November 18, 2020
In times like these, it’s imperative that employers and benefits advisors ask themselves, how can we create a digital enrollment experience that is efficient and cost effective and will help ensure employees understand the benefits offering?
Susan L Combs | November 10, 2020
This month, I get to introduce you to Laura and Cortney. These women reflect not only on the positives that have come out of this year, but how they are developing their passions to drive them forward into 2021.
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.
Paul Wilson | January 20, 2021
The many lessons we’ve learned about resilience and sacrifice in the last year will remain key as we push forward into a new normal.
Scott Wooldridge | January 20, 2021
As the DEI movement has grown, insurers, brokers and vendors look for new ways to help employers turn talk into action.
Dr. Ami Parekh | January 20, 2021
Virtual care has a long way to go and improve in order to maintain patient interest and realize its full potential.
Brian Hamilton | January 20, 2021
This year presents a golden opportunity for businesses to do something that moves the needle for employees.
Michael Popke | January 20, 2021
Researchers from USC, Princeton warn that Black and Latino populations are especially vulnerable.
Michael S. Fischer | January 20, 2021
Interest in moving out of the U.S. surged after the Capitol riot, International Living reports.
Laurel Taylor | January 20, 2021
Here's what this provision means for the millions of American employees burdened by student debt.
David Saltzman | January 20, 2021
The costs of specialty drugs increase every year and employers are footing much of the bill. Unfortunately, aggressive lobbying in Congress allows big pharma to dictate arbitrary prices.
Richard Barrington | January 20, 2021
How plan sponsors can use the setbacks of 2020 to encourage employees to participate in their retirement savings plans.
Melanie Waddell | January 19, 2021
As of Tuesday, the PPP is open to all participating lenders.
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