A Guide for Life’s Tough Medical Decisions
When we face tough decisions, we all want someone to help us talk through our options.
Month: November 2013 Blogs
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Scores – How did your hospital do?
Before you visit your local hospital, you might want to check its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score.
The Reasons Employers Self-Fund
Self-funding has been in the news recently as the state of Wisconsin considers whether to adopt this method of paying for health benefits. There is a lot riding on this decision. The state buys a lot of health care, so changing their funding strategy will impact the market.
Family Health Premiums Rise 4 Percent
Family health premiums in 2013 rose 4 percent reaching an average of $16,351 according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Annual Benefits Survey.
Value-Based Insurance Design and Chronic Conditions
You can throw up roadblocks that discourage employees and dependents from coping with chronic problems before they turn into major expenses and save a few dollars in the short term.
