“Forgetting” a $20 bill in your winter coat pocket is not an effective way to save money! A wiser approach is to proactively fund your goals. And the same is true for your self-funded healthcare plans. Hoping money simply appears doesn’t cut it! To find ways to expand benefits to your employees, you must prioritize … Read more
When we think of spring cleaning, we think of sweeping under the rugs, airing out the house, and washing windows. Doing these annual tasks not only helps us enjoy the warmer and sunnier weather, but it also helps clear out stale and musty air – which is good for our health. You know what else … Read more
It is important that human resources leadership and corporate counsels be mindful of the growing efforts by disgruntled employees and employee advocacy groups to utilize ERISA regulations to initiate class-action lawsuits related to alleged failures to appropriately manage medical costs. Motivated by the escalating impact on employees and their families from annual increases in health … Read more
It’s fun to search for four-leaf clovers in the hopes of finding unexpected luck. But if you rely on wishes and leprechauns to keep self-funded healthcare expenses in check, your luck is going to run out. Each year businesses lose millions of dollars from incorrectly paid medical claims. Even the best benefits administrators don’t always … Read more
February is Heart Health Awareness month, but heart care should be a focus every month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America according to the Centers for Disease Control. Its impact is costly to all Americans and businesses and deserves appropriate funding. Some quick facts: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for … Read more
The Winner is – Clients that Found Benjamins! Our new biggest loser competition – the Lost Benjamins Award – hit the ground running in 2022. Drum roll please…our 2022 winner is Man Glows After Hundreds of X-Rays on Same Day. It seems everyone agrees that not noticing a bill for 850 x-rays on the same … Read more
Finding Savings for Your Bottom Line Has No Season While the end of the year is the time many people evaluate their personal and professional finances, saving money isn’t limited to a calendar date. However, particularly in business, end-of-year financial reviews set the stage for the upcoming budget process. If your company is self-insured, reviewing … Read more
November ushers in two things: the grateful season and a flurry of year-end activity. We are thankful for many things this past year, all of which have a part in helping shape portions of the healthcare industry into a more accurate and less wasteful system. The return to in-person events, from conferences like SHRM to … Read more
Mental health and wellness are more important than ever in employee benefit plans, but are you practicing what you preach? As you wrap up open enrollment, you can lead by example and take time to recharge and improve your mental and physical well-being. Below are different activities that can boost your mental attitude. Social Activities … Read more
Have you ever gotten a notice saying that you might have unclaimed money from a refund, settlement, or inheritance? What was your first reaction? Most people think about what they would do with this “surprise” windfall. But guess what? It was always your money! You just didn’t know it was missing. It’s time to put … Read more