Stratus.HR

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s no secret that healthcare costs have increased year after year for decades now. But what you may not know is major cost increases aren’t solely attributed to long-term illnesses; you can minimize costs by being a smarter healthcare consumer. Controlling Healthcare Costs Starts with You. Urgent Care vs Emergency Room (ER).

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest. The post Private medical insurance becomes most important employee benefit appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to many industries, including the healthcare sector. In recent years, AI has revolutionized healthcare by improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, and reducing costs. In this article, we'll go over the role AI plays in healthcare and health benefits today.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 15, 2024

As more individuals and families become active healthcare consumers , knowing key healthcare terms and how they affect your health insurance costs is essential. One of the most critical terms to understand is health insurance premiums.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2023

What is private medical insurance (PMI)? PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. PMI can help employees regain their health, and their earning power, quickly, to the benefit of both them and their employer.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Employee healthcare benefits play a crucial role in attracting and retaining talent , as well as promoting overall well-being in the workplace. Traditionally, group health insurance has been the go-to option for employers.

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Joe Markland

JANUARY 26, 2022

A familiar mantra about why health insurance is so expensive is that the cost of healthcare is expensive. Our current financing system provides inferior healthcare for many and inhibits adoption of new and emerging technologies. I have always disagreed with this statement. But there’s an easy fix.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ali Diab, CEO of Collective Health, explains why more companies should consider offering self-insured health plans.

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Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As healthcare costs have risen rapidly in the last decade, employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have followed,1 affecting both organizations and employees. Data analytics is the first step in answering that question, directing employers toward what medical situations can sink a healthcare plan. WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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Joe Markland

AUGUST 11, 2023

In 2022 and again when interviewed in 2023 by the Freedom Hub Working Group ICHRA: The Key to Consumer Healthcare Empowerment (rumble.com) I said the ICHRA did not go far enough. We need to adopt ICHSA’s, making the premium of an individual health insurance policy an eligible expense under a Health Savings Account.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2022

The average American spends a considerable amount of money on healthcare each year. Premium increases, higher deductibles and copays, and soaring prescription drug prices result in spikes in healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1 , in 2021, healthcare costs skyrocketed to $4.3

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 15, 2024

According to Paytient, one in six Americans noticed work suffered due to a health issue they couldn't afford to treat.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 29, 2024

Need to know: Employers want to provide private medical insurance (PMI), even if it means reducing cover. Private medical insurance (PMI), which covers curable short-term medical conditions, has never been more popular in the workplace. Essential benefit The insurance enables scheme members to bypass the 7.6

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Hireology

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their January Employment Situation last week, and while the unemployment rate declined to 6.3%, the healthcare industry saw a decline in jobs. All in all, the healthcare industry is down 542,000 jobs since the onslaught of the pandemic. . Organized Document Collection.

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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Managing employee healthcare costs in 2021. What the average health insurance premium costs and changes employers are making to health benefits offerings in the new year. The ever increasing cost of healthcare combined with uncertainty about coverage, deductibles and copays keep some employees from getting the medical care they need.

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 27, 2024

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) took great strides toward improving the affordability of and access to comprehensive healthcare nationwide. One initial aspect of the ACA required all Americans to obtain health insurance that provided minimum essential coverage (MEC) through their employer or on an individual basis or pay a federal tax penalty.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Emma Fox, managing partner at E Powered Benefits, is creating a healthcare plan that doesn't depend on insurance carriers.

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Employer Connection

APRIL 9, 2024

Remind covered employees to shop online for healthcare using Healthcare Bluebook TM. Via Healthcare Bluebook, green, yellow and red color signs will help guide covered employees to the right care. Healthcare Bluebook is included with plan designs administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 6, 2022

Healthcare in the United States can be very expensive. Without insurance, Healthcare.gov estimates an accident leading to a broken leg can cost up to $7,500 to fix, and an average three-day hospital stay can reach up to $30,000. Census Bureau says roughly 91% of all Americans are now covered by some form of health insurance.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

The post How to Protect Your Self-Insured Healthcare Plan from Waste, Fraud, and Abuse appeared first on HRProfessionalsMagazine.

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CorpStrat

JULY 13, 2023

Are you ready for a game-changing healthcare experience that puts affordable, high-quality care within reach? Look no further than VIVITY, the groundbreaking health insurance product brought to you by BlueCross Anthem. Plus, your employees can enjoy high-quality healthcare without breaking the bank. What sets VIVITY apart?

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Workers' Compensation

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

PURPOSE This legislation aims to assist healthcare workers whose public service has rendered them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 by alleviating long-term economic hardships due to COVID-19. DURATION 180 WEEKS The supplemental benefits do not commence until all benefits equal to the healthcare worker’s full salary have ended.

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BerniePortal

APRIL 19, 2022

During the enrollment process , employers often offer ancillary benefits like voluntary life insurance to supplement basic life coverage. But unlike healthcare and other fringe benefits , not all employees need to elect all ancillary benefits. So, what is voluntary life insurance?

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BerniePortal

APRIL 18, 2022

Healthcare and benefits can be complicated, which can make the enrollment process confusing. So, how does basic life insurance work? So, how does basic life insurance work? Here’s what you need to know, including what basic life insurance typically covers.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 9, 2022

HR pros know better than anyone how confusing healthcare can be. In many organizations, employees see you as the insurance expert in the office even though your experience may only go so far as open enrollment or special enrollment periods. So, here's a primer on how health insurance works, including key terms.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2021

More and more employers today are adopting reimbursement models for their employees’ healthcare, empowering employees to choose their own individual health insurance plan and get reimbursed, tax-free, for their premium. Download our guide to see how much healthcare costs in your state.

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BerniePortal

APRIL 4, 2022

Healthcare and benefits can be complicated, which can make the enrollment process confusing. As part of that enrollment process, employers often offer ancillary benefits like dental and vision insurance as well, but unlike health coverage , dental plans can be relatively easier to understand and compare.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

AUGUST 15, 2023

Without insurance, dental care can be very expensive and it may even be a barrier to accessing care. Staying on top of your oral health is actually a big part of your overall wellbeing, so having insurance to cover the cost of those bi-annual visits and basic dental treatments is essential. How Does Dental Insurance Work?

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PeopleKeep

JULY 23, 2021

Health insurance in America is constantly changing; where it’s being sold, how much it costs, who’s participating in it, and so much more. As health insurance professionals look to the future of the healthcare industry, staying ahead of the oncoming challenges and changes is what will keep you afloat.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 14, 2022

The health care sector is not immune to the effects of spiking inflation, and the increasing cost of care is likely to spill over into health insurance — but it’s uncertain by how much. But the effects on health plans are still unclear as insurers can reduce the impact of higher costs by paring down networks, scaling back some benefits.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Healthcare sharing ministries are a healthcare alternative that have exploded since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into effect. While the majority of healthcare sharing ministries were originally created for organizations as a benefit for their own members, a select few offer open membership, Medishare being the most popular.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 13, 2021

population gets their health insurance through their employer. Instead of making healthcare decisions for your employees by offering them a one-size-fits all group health insurance plan, another option is to offer them a more consumer-driven health benefit, like a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

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PeopleKeep

MARCH 16, 2022

Recently, healthcare consumerism has emerged as a growing trend in the medical benefits industry. But what exactly is healthcare consumerism, and how does it affect employee health benefits? Why is healthcare consumerism a good thing? What is driving healthcare consumerism? Account-based health plans. Health stipends.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

By Will Brown When it comes to healthcare, we may have a choice as to which carrier we prefer and the type of plan. But ultimately, whatever plan you choose is confined to this thing we call the current health insurance model. And I think we can all admit it’s a system with some notable issues.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 18, 2020

If you’re experiencing some sticker shock with your 2021 health insurance increases, you’re not alone. Many people are searching for alternative healthcare solutions, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and healthcare sharing ministries.

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Flimp Communications

JUNE 24, 2020

It was my first visit with a new insurance policy, which means different costs and new rules to learn for maintaining my financial wellness. I got an education in all kinds of insurance that most master’s degree programs can’t match. Insurers receive a bad reputation and only some of it is deserved. Gaming the Game.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The advancing technology has brought about positive changes in the healthcare industry. However, achieving the above objective can only be possible if you invest in healthcare software companies that enable you to digitize or automate healthcare services. Our List of Top Medical/Healthcare Software Companies 2021.

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