The end of GLP-1 Shortages-What Employers Need to Know. The FDA recently declared that the shortage of GLP-1 medications is over—for now. This shift could mean that access to compounded, less expensive weight loss medications will become limited, if not inaccessible. This change could push patients back to the doctor for prescriptions for higher-priced medications, […]

Healthcare is failing our community. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, millions of Americans struggle to pay the high costs of healthcare, and while there is no single solution to this complex issue, there are steps that can be taken to address it.The relationship between doctors, hospitals and insurance companies known […]

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Don’t Let Post-Enrollment Oversights Lead to Costly Penalties. The beginning of the year can be an exciting time for businesses—employees return to work refreshed, and a new fiscal year begins, leading to new budgets and hiring plans. But as the first quarter begins and operations resume, now is not the time to put the brakes […]

The dangers of getting caught-up with the competition. Many companies, especially those in competitive industries, can feel the pressure to match—or exceed—the benefits programs offered by competitors. And with costs continuing to rise, and employees expecting more, it’s easy to see why. But, the most valuable employee benefits programs are often ones that are tailored […]

High-cost Claimants: Is the Affordability of Your Benefits Plan at Risk? For most employers, prescription drugs, doctor fees or an unexpected visit to the emergency room is top of mind when considering high-cost claimants and their benefits program. The last thing is usually a cancer diagnosis.But with more people being diagnosed with cancer every year, […]

Balancing HR burnout and the demands of Open enrollment. Open enrollment can be considerably overwhelming for HR leaders who—for many companies—take full responsibility for not only researching the variety of options available but also communicating the selections clearly to employees. And while choosing benefits may seem like a straightforward process, it can be very complex.Lack […]

Value Optimization: Changing the Landscape of Employee Benefits. Employee benefits are constantly evolving, from adapting to skyrocketing healthcare costs to meeting ever-changing employee expectations. To stay ahead of the curve and accommodate constant shifts in cost and preference, employers must reevaluate their benefits and make adjustments where appropriate.Without assessing the growth, performance and strategy of […]

The difference a Benefits Specialist can make. A medical specialist needs to have excellent communication skills and expertise to accurately diagnose and treat defined conditions. Similarly, a benefits consultant needs to have in-depth knowledge of employee benefits to offer useful advice and recommendations. Both roles require specialized knowledge and a high level of expertise to […]

Going Beyond Traditional Offerings – Biohack Your Employee Benefits. Biohacking has been gaining popularity over the past decade and it’s easy to see why. This global movement, described as a do-it-yourself biology, involves making small lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing. Biohacking can range from simple changes such as tracking sleep patterns or making […]