Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.
Here is what I'm calling my 10 commandments of any reference-based pricing plan. Every one of these is important, however, they are ranked from 10 to one, with one being the most important element.
We dig deep into the need for variety and engagement for easily bored Type A personalities, the impact of early childhood experiences on our tendencies, and the role societal influences play in shaping our career choices.
Whether it be on a national public speaking platform, starting a social media series or taking on a leadership role within their company, Bukola, Stacy and Heather have a commonality: They have earned their seats at the table and are here to stay!
Benefits brokers and consultants offer critical expertise that helps employers navigate the complexities of choosing the best health plans to offer employees, and providing physician ratings data to supplement the choices employees make can be a powerful weapon against waste, inappropriate care and unnecessary suffering
A reader reached out recently and said she was having issues with conflict management stemming from unclear roles and responsibilities between teams. Here are some steps I would look at taking to aid in the shift.
Given the various proposed legislation for PBM reform, benefits brokers would be well served to be fully aware of the changes, be able to explain how they might affect their clients, and in the best-case scenario, be prepared to offer recommendations for plan changes and employee communication.