The Alliance® Blog
The Alliance works to provide its employer-members with key information so that they can be the best stewards of their healthcare plans. These blogs range in topics from strategies employers use to control costs, updates on crucial healthcare regulations that impact self-funded employers, and tips on how employers can best utilize their membership.
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Navigating the Healthcare Landscape: Enter 2024 Prepared
The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, leaving employers wondering how to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. Ford Koles, Vice President and National Spokesperson for Advisory Board, spoke at The Alliance's 2023 Fall Symposium and Annual Meeting, shedding...
Drew Leatherberry: Transforming Benefit Plans for Wisconsin Employers
Over the course of his career, Drew Leatherberry has done some incredible things for employers in Wisconsin. As an employee benefits advisor for over a decade, Drew utilizes innovative approaches to managing healthcare costs. He is more than a broker; he is a true...
Steering: Guiding Employees to High-Value Healthcare
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, one thing remains constant – the rising cost of health insurance. Forecasts predict the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade in 2024 – a staggering 5.4% to 8.5% hike. So, it is now more important than...
Avoid Low-Value Care to Improve the Value of Healthcare in Wisconsin
Taking care of your employees is important, but how do you know you are paying for the right care? When patients receive low-value care, meaning care that is duplicative or not supported by research, they pay more for unnecessary or inadequate care....
Understanding Social Determinants of Health: How Employers Can Empower Healthy Lives
In today's competitive job market, employee well-being is a priority for employers who want to take care of their employees and attract top talent. While benefit plans and wellness programs play crucial roles in employee health, addressing social determinants of...
A Cornerstone of Health: Understanding the Vital Role of Primary Care
Primary care is at the core of our healthcare system and serves as the cornerstone of healthy communities. In a perfect world, primary care would be used first, most frequently, and would have built-in patient navigation. However, studies have shown that primary...
