How much progress is being made with price transparency in health care?
I’ll start by saying this is a topic that’s getting more attention than ever before from all parties involved, including health
How often should an employer re-assess their health plan?
These days, I see far too many employers who are only taking a thorough look at their health plan details at
What are some lessons learned now that reference-based pricing has become so popular with health plans?
I think it’s safe to say that reference-based pricing (RBP) – also known as value-based pricing or payment (VBP) – isn’t
How can employers encourage increased utilization of employee assistance programs (EAPs)?
We know that more and more employees are dealing with increased stress both inside and outside the workplace these days, and
As telemedicine sees increased utilization rates, what areas will it expand to beyond primary care?
When the idea behind telemedicine was first rolled out to the masses, the emphasis was on primary care and how these
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
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,
Are there any effective ways for health plans to manage today’s high-cost cancer treatments?
According to research shared by the American Cancer Society, an estimated $80.2 billion was spent in just one year on cancer-related
What kind of health plan data do employers have access to with self-funding?
There are many distinct differences between fully insured and self-funded plans, and one of the biggest is access to data. In
What are stop loss carriers looking for when they underwrite a new group?
This is an excellent question and one that was covered at the last installment of Cypress University in April when we
