What Health Care Bundles Mean for You
There are two things people often mention when they talk about health care frustrations. They want: A bill they can actually understand. A price they can compare in advance. Of course, that’s not the way that most health care is purchased. In our current...
Employees Wary of Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs
Confusion about out-of-pocket health care costs is making some people reluctant to seek the health care services they need. A survey of Wisconsin public employees by the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin—Madison aimed to learn more about people’s experiences with their health plans and their understanding of the health care system. Professor J. Michael Collins, faculty director of the Center for Financial Security at UW–Madison, shared survey results during a May event titled, “Managing Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses: How Well are Families Prepared for a World of High Deductibles?”
Stepping Up to Self-Funding
Many employers are intrigued by the opportunities and savings that come with self-funding your health benefit plan. Learn how you can move from being fully-insured to taking control through self-funding.
How Will Illinois’ New Managed Care Organization Tax Affect the Health Care Landscape?
On June 5, 2019 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the budget into law. The budget makes an interesting change to the financing of the Illinois Medicaid program, one that will be worth watching for its effect on the overall Illinois health care landscape.
Moving Upstream in Health Care: The Role for Employers
Employers are using upstream methods to give employees access to high-value health care. This was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by The Alliance at their 2019 Annual Seminar in Madison, Wis.
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