High-Value Health Care
for Self-Funded Employers
We help self-funded employers control costs and uncover serious savings while unlocking improved access to high-value care for employees and their families.

Driving Savings and Quality with Smarter NetworksSM
We develop custom provider networks using a robust pool of 38,000 doctors and health care providers across the Midwest. Through creative, data-driven approaches, these custom provider networks drive real savings that others can’t — or won’t. Our Smarter Networks incentivize higher-quality care by rewarding value over volume. In addition to Smarter Networks, here are a few key things we offer self-funded employers:

“What Is Self-Funding — and Is It For Me?”
Under a self-funded or self-insured health plan, employers fund the plan rather than paying a premium to a commercial insurer. For many employers, self-funding can be a better alternative to the traditional fully insured approach, driving greater transparency, control, and cost savings.
Featured Case Study
Walker Forge: Transforming Health Care for their Employees and Their Bottom Line
Walker Forge has done some incredible things since they decided to take charge of their employees' health benefits and become self-funded five years ago, including creating a clinic where employees and their covered family members can receive free care. But that is...
Featured Insights
Employee Well-being: How Employers can Motivate their Employees by Defining Purpose and Removing Barriers
Maximizing Motivation for Employee Well-Being Did you know that 92% of people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions? Most individuals want to live healthier lives, yet many struggle to achieve or sustain healthy habits. Similarly, despite having information...
The Alliance: Driving High-Value Healthcare for Employers and Their Employees
Driving employees to high-value healthcare can improve quality of care while reducing costs for employees and their self-funded employers. It’s no secret that we are facing some complex challenges in healthcare today. Over 70% of employers expect moderate to...
Three Alternative Payment Models Reducing Cost and Improving Care
Traditionally, healthcare has been paid with a fee-for-service model where providers are paid separately for each service provided. This model can make it difficult for patients and healthcare payers to estimate the total cost prior to seeking care. But alternative...