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Alex Arnet Jim Meadows and Brett Rodewald Todd Cato Tom Doney Dr. Jim Meadows Brett Rodewald Clay Timmons Jim Meadows and Todd Cato

What should employers be aware of when tying incentives to health screenings / workplace wellness programs?

Incentive-based health screenings and wellness programs have become a pretty widespread tactic among employers these days. The goal with these efforts is win-win in trying to promote a healthier workforce and lower employee benefit costs. But for as well-intended as these programs typically are, some are coming up short in...

Tom Doney

Healthcare Costs, Compliance

May 28, 2019

2 min read

In considering a move to self-funding, what are some strengths and areas of expertise a TPA should have?

Moving from a fully insured to self-funded plan is enough of an adjustment itself, so making sure you’re aligned with a TPA (third party administrator) you trust and feel comfortable with is a big deal. There are a lot of us out there, so how do you make that...

Tom Doney

Self-Funding, Compliance, TPAs (Third Party Administrators)

Nov 08, 2018

2 min read

What are some best practices for maintaining all of the documents that apply to a company’s health plan?

This is a question a lot of people can relate to! For those of us who work closely with health plans, we know how many different documents there are to keep organized, consistent and up-to-date. We also know what kind of negative consequences can await if we don’t stay on...

Tom Doney

Compliance, Cypress University

Oct 10, 2018

2 min read

Why is it so crucial for health plans to stay on top of HIPAA regulations?

The answer to this question is pretty straightforward: the consequences of NOT complying with HIPAA regs can be absolutely devastating to a company. One case that really stands out to me involves a health care entity that was fined $2.5 million after a laptop with electronic protected health information (ePHI) was...

Tom Doney

Compliance, Regulations

Jun 06, 2018

2 min read

How well do TPAs understand the laws within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ruling?

As TPAs, we have a responsibility to our clients to understand the laws that affect the employee benefit plans we administer. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is no exception. Fortunately, many comprehensive-service TPAs – Cypress included – belong to the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SBPA), which serves as a...

Tom Doney

Compliance, Regulations, TPAs (Third Party Administrators)

May 18, 2016

2 min read

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What should employers be aware of when tying incentives to health screenings / workplace wellness programs?

In considering a move to self-funding, what are some strengths and areas of expertise a TPA should have?

What are some best practices for maintaining all of the documents that apply to a company’s health plan?

Why is it so crucial for health plans to stay on top of HIPAA regulations?

How well do TPAs understand the laws within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ruling?

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What should employers be aware of when tying incentives to health screenings / workplace wellness programs?

In considering a move to self-funding, what are some strengths and areas of expertise a TPA should have?

What are some best practices for maintaining all of the documents that apply to a company’s health plan?

Why is it so crucial for health plans to stay on top of HIPAA regulations?

How well do TPAs understand the laws within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ruling?

I'm ready.

Find a proactive solution as unique as your people.

Find a proactive solution
as unique as your people.