Understanding Coverage
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Read ArticleUnderstanding quality ratings in health care
A recent survey found that just 7% of employers use objective quality information to evaluate a health plan. In fact, 89% don’t use or are unfamiliar with any of the objective sources in the survey.
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Read ArticleThe difference between common health plan types
While all health plans offer basic preventive care, it’s important to understand the key differences.
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Read ArticleHow health benefits can be a competitive advantage for your company
Businesses are seeing the value in tailoring their benefits packages to the needs of their employees, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Read ArticleBroker Websites Expand Health Plan Shopping Options While Glossing Over Details
Report says websites don’t provide full information on plan choices or Medicaid eligibility, and appear to encourage less comprehensive coverage that provides higher commissions to brokers.
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Read ArticleThat ‘Living Will’ You Signed? At The ER, It Could Be Open To Interpretation.
Misunderstandings involving documents meant to guide end-of-life decision-making are surprisingly common.
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Read ArticleIn Days Of Data Galore, Patients Have Trouble Getting Own Medical Records
Medical records can be hard for patients to get, even in this digital information age. But they shouldn’t be: Federal law guarantees that people have a right to a copy of their medical records.
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Read ArticleBuyers Of Short-Term Health Plans: Wise Or Shortsighted?
To some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.
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Read ArticleFixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn’t Fall To Consumers, Panel Told
When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators.
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Read ArticleFive Things To Know About The Electronic Health Records Mess
The U.S. government claimed that ditching paper medical charts for electronic records would make health care better, safer and cheaper. Ten years and $36B later, the digital revolution has gone awry.
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Read ArticleBetter results for your employees when caregivers are connected
When doctors, pharmacists, and specialists are connected to the same electronic health record (EHR) system, your employees can expect better health outcomes.
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Read Article3 reasons to offer employer-sponsored health coverage
A good benefits program can make current employees feel valued — and let prospective employees know your company is a great place to work.
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Read ArticleWhat do we know about people with high out-of-pocket spending?
Trends in out-of-pocket spending by people with employer coverage from 2005 to 2015, as well as spending on diseases most associated with high out-of-pocket spending.
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