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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.
Reid Rasmussen | March 30, 2020
Is a $0 visit fee telehealth service considered significant care? Regulators have not answered this question, although millions of Americans have access to telehealth and HDHP plans.
Tripp Amos | March 23, 2020
In the past few weeks, key industries for voluntary benefits such as restaurants, hotels, public schools, and other service sectors have shuttered for an indeterminate period of time. And unfortunately, voluntary benefits are disproportionately skewed towards these hourly workers and sectors.
Susan L Combs | March 11, 2020
I’d like to introduce you to some real power houses. Please meet Allison, Cailtin and Wendy.
John Pojeta | March 09, 2020
Prospects lie to us on a daily basis. Some do it unconsciously, some do it on purpose, and some do it accidentally. Whatever the cause, the result…
Chris Cigarran | February 28, 2020
Hospital charges are difficult to determine, are often greatly inflated, and vary from one hospital to the next. An independent report by the RAND Corporation sheds light on the issue.
Peter Nieves | February 20, 2020
There have been dramatic shifts in family-building benefits that place brokers in a prime position to deliver custom packages to their most influential client base.
Susan L Combs | February 18, 2020
This month, I’d like to introduce you to some real innovators in our industry. Meet Kristen, Heather and Pam. Buckle up and get ready to be inspired!
Michelle J. Smith | February 14, 2020
I’m not a tax professional, but I do know that when it comes to employee benefits, surprises are rarely good. So let’s dig in.
Bo Armstrong | February 10, 2020
For third party administrators (TPAs) and benefits brokers, understanding where the gaps exist and providing solutions to address them is key to client satisfaction and business growth.
Chris Coy | February 03, 2020
Understanding the needs of your client, regardless of their age, is the first step toward starting a conversation about the benefits of income protection.
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.
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 03, 2020
Because of the coronavirus, individual and corporate taxpayers now have until July 15 to file and pay their 2019 taxes and first quarter 2020 estimated…
Ginger Szala | April 03, 2020
How are your peers handling the recent in-home adjustments and market volatility? Here are some ideas to use for your own business.
Emily Payne | April 03, 2020
Despite being hotbeds for coronavirus, neither New York nor California are among the states with the greatest spikes in unemployment.
BenefitsPRO Editors | April 03, 2020
Here's a look at answers to the top 10 questions employers are asking during this chaotic time.
Jon Jablon | April 03, 2020
Out-of-network medical claims aren't just a headache for employees. They can also be a hassle for employers--and their TPAs.
Scott Wooldridge | April 03, 2020
To influential economists assert that our health care system is a key factor in a phenomenon that kills 158,000 Americans annually.
Mike Scarcella | April 03, 2020
The federal agency has posted a 45-minute webinar responding to a range of inquiries about privacy and disclosure.
Marlene Satter | April 03, 2020
Meanwhile, 49 percent of employers are considering layoffs while more than a third are freezing new hires.
Bryce Sanders | April 03, 2020
Consider the time you are spending working from home as a gift. And take a look at these suggestions for how to use it.
Marlene Satter | April 03, 2020
Younger boomers already had the deck stacked against them because of too little retirement savings.
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