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Dive into our latest case study on our blog, where Ahmed Marmoush, Francois de Brantes and Ria Shah explore how, despite their limitations, price transparency machine-readable files can be used to help employers and their members make more informed healthcare purchasing decisions. Using data from the MRFs, the case study compares how a UnitedHealthcare plan and a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plan perform in the Dallas area. Through this analysis, you'll discover how, even with imperfections, MRFs can be leveraged to design cost-effective and accessible health plans. 📊 Read it here 👇

We’re only one month into 2024, but it’s already encouraging to see an uptick in healthcare affordability conversations. Now it’s time to transform those words into actions. We believe game-changing transformation will be driven by employers willing to harness their influence on health equity, how care is paid for and the importance of primary care (including virtual). Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02kc0fS0

Empower your workforce with healthcare navigation tools that drive cost efficiency and improve care quality. Our latest blog post explores how these tools help employees find high-value care, reducing healthcare costs and enhancing health outcomes. 🩺 https://hubs.ly/Q02FGw_90 #HealthcareInnovation #EmployeeWellness #HealthcareNavigation

Hi all. Today's Aeroflow Healthcare webinar on health plan best practices is being postponed. Stay tuned for more details on the rescheduled session. #aep #medicareadvantage

California is trying to cap the increases in healthcare costs by setting annual targets for price increases to hospitals, providers and all vendors associated with the industry. Can they slow the growth of healthcare? Time will tell. Meanwhile, if you are an employer and have a benefit plan, NOW is the time to strategize on how you can approach your annual plan renewal, benchmark offerings with other employers, and maximize your spend. Call #CorpStrat if you have a benefit plan and need some strategy. #HealthInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #employeeCommunication #Retention https://lnkd.in/gU-xuZWR

In past years, the obscurity surrounding #healthcare price negotiations has resulted in a 7% surge for healthcare costs. With the "No Surprises Act" effective Jan. 1, 2022, this effort changes everything for organizations in terms of managing healthcare costs transparency. Read this recent LinkedIn article to learn more. #MarshMMA #LovittTouche #EmployeeBenefits #HealthBenefits

"it's now up to the leaders of healthcare systems to transform the way they think about delivering healthcare to respond to the needs of the customer." In this Forbes.com article by Darrell Moon, the quote above was made by a representative of a large healthcare system who acknowledged that the habits of patients were changing and that health systems were losing revenue because patients were taking their business elsewhere that provided greater value. I think he may have left out..."but still allow the health system to maximize revenue". In my opinion, under the current ownership model, hospitals will always put profits before people. I'd love to know what you think. By the way, great article Darrell! #maximizeprofits #hospitalmanagement #patientadvocacy

An ongoing challenge in today’s workforce is healthcare literacy. However, there are some ways your organization can help: -Consider making benefits data more transparent. -Understand your employees' healthcare needs. -Regularly engage and educate employees about their benefits. Get more insights and tips on healthcare literacy, read our latest article here.

Fierce Healthcare covered yesterday’s Axene Health Partners, LLC report. Highlights include: David Axene “I’ve been involved with other organizations … that were promising substantial savings, but they weren’t getting it.” 🔎 Chris Cigarran shared why employers and working Americans are paying higher healthcare rates. “We have an inherent belief that the current system, supported by big carriers, is fundamentally failing,” 🩺 Stephanie Koch, SCP-SHRM, SPHR, CHVA shared how she reinvested Imagine360’s savings by reducing out-of-pocket costs for @Hendry Marine employees and implementing an on-site clinic. “We haven’t had to raise the deductibles or change the plan design like you typically would in a traditional healthcare model.” Full story by Noah Tong here: https://okt.to/M0IdbB

The statistics are eye-opening and highlight the urgent need for a paradigm shift in healthcare management. 🤯 📊 The Startling Reality: -Less than 5% of plan members account for over 50% of medical costs. -Less than 3% of plan members account for over 50% of prescription costs. -Medical service costs can vary by over 1000% within the same city. These numbers aren’t just stats; they’re a call to action. It’s time to make every employee an informed, engaged, and incentive-aligned participant in their healthcare decisions. By addressing these disparities and educating employees, we can achieve a more equitable and efficient healthcare system. 🌟 Benefits: -Significant cost savings for employers. -Improved health outcomes for employees. -Greater overall satisfaction with healthcare benefits. Together, we can make a difference. Are you ready to lead this change? 🎓 Learn from Industry Pioneers! Tune in to hear Dean Jargo [01:32] as he discusses aligning incentives with advocacy. Learn how informed, incentivized healthcare decisions can drive down costs and improve health outcomes. 📢 Listen from the Experts! ➡️🔗 https://ow.ly/Zs8c50SW5yh