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Baby Health Insurance Playbook: 5 Steps to Plan for a Newborn

Corporate Synergies

Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone. A flexible spending account (FSA), which can be used to cover childcare and medical costs tax-free. A health savings account (HSA), which can also be used to cover medical expenses tax-free.

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Creating the “Urgent Care First” Mindset for Employee Benefits

Corporate Synergies

1 In fact, from 2014 through June of 2017, the number of urgent care centers rose by nearly 20%. Urgent care centers provide care for health problems that aren’t life-threatening but can’t wait for an appointment with a primary care provider. over the last decade. The high cost of ER care is enough to make anyone run a high temp.