Why Your PBM Rebate Pass-Through Breaks at the Pharmacy Counter
I've spent the better part of my career untangling the invisible wiring that connects a health plan's promise to what actually happens when an employee...
ContactContactBenefits strategy is where cost control, recruiting, and employee trust all collide. These posts cover how employers structure plans, what actually moves the renewal number, and where traditional programs quietly leak money. Written for the people who own the budget and have to answer for it.
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I've spent the better part of my career untangling the invisible wiring that connects a health plan's promise to what actually happens when an employee...
Every fall, the ritual kicks off with a familiar ache. Consultants project medical trend at 8%, maybe 10%, pointing fingers at the usual villains-specialty...
The relationship between rising healthcare costs and the employment prospects of older workers is a classic push-pull dynamic that plays out in hiring...
The relationship between employer healthcare costs and employee financial wellness is a direct and often painful feedback loop. When the cost of providing...
Every winter, the same ritual unfolds in benefits departments across the country. Screens glow with 1095-C previews, spreadsheets multiply like rabbits, and...
Let me paint a picture you’ve probably lived a dozen times. The renewal spreadsheet lands on your desk, and within seconds all eyes lock onto a single...
A few years back, I sat across a conference table from a benefits director who had just finished walking me through her company’s progressive...
Value-Based Insurance Design is one of those ideas that sounds like a no-brainer. Make insulin cheap. Make mental health visits free. Nudge people away from...
Workplace ergonomics is often dismissed as a "nice-to-have" wellness perk, but in reality, it is one of the most powerful levers an employer can pull to...
A mid-sized tech company wrapped up a routine dependent eligibility audit last fall. They weren't expecting fireworks-maybe a stray ex-spouse or a...
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