The Trump Administration has issued a new rule that will require greater price transparency on the part of health insurers, including the rates charged by in-network physicians and copays and costs of drugs. The final rule requires health plans and health insurers to disclose on a public website their in-network negotiated rates, billed charges and […]
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Growth still matters, and CFOs are anticipating growth moving forward (According to Brainyard, the Oracle research arm). And, more importantly, some things don’t change: Top line growth is good. Profit is better, and you can’t cut your way to growth. I’m going to disagree with that last one just a little bit. There is
A PPO network is an indirect tax Read More »
One of the hallmarks of the holiday season is the company Christmas party, but with the COVID-19 pandemic in hyperdrive, many companies are rethinking their plans. A number of businesses have cancelled their parties altogether, but other managers feel that in light of this very difficult year for many people, a company Christmas party might
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As health insurance costs rise and our workforce ages, fewer employers are providing retiree health insurance benefits to their older workers, and are instead asking them to sign up for Medicare. It’s a delicate situation as some older workers may resent being pushed to Medicare, especially if they’ve worked for their employer a long time.
Helping Your Older Workers Transition to Medicare Read More »
Growth still matters, and CFOs are anticipating growth moving forward (According to Brainyard, the Oracle research arm). And, more importantly, some things don’t change: Top line growth is good. Profit is better, and you can’t cut your way to growth. I’m going to disagree with that last one just a little bit. There is
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Employees are your most valuable assets, but many businesses overlook the importance of having a workplace safety program in place to protect them. Loss control is about employers caring for their workers’ safety. Successful loss control programs are means of reducing injuries and the severity of a potential accident. If you want to reduce the
Injury and Illness Prevention Plans Save You Money, Period! Read More »
Growth still matters, and CFOs are anticipating growth moving forward (According to Brainyard, the Oracle research arm). And, more importantly, some things don’t change: Top line growth is good. Profit is better, and you can’t cut your way to growth. I’m going to disagree with that last one just a little bit. There is
CFO Responsibilities Read More »
U.S. employers are expecting their group health insurance costs to climb 4.4% in 2021, despite the ravages of pandemic and a likely uptick in health care usage next year, according to a new survey. The expected rate increases are on par with much of the last few years, when insurance premium inflation has hovered between
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Somethings don’t change. I did this interview with Mabel …. everything I said is still true… Taking on your Rx Spend is the FASTEST way to start controlling your spend. Access to care – high quality, price accessible – is the backbone of your plan and the second best way to control your costs. Find
Timeless Principals Read More »
