Oral Health and Chronic Conditions: The ‘Racer’s Edge’ in Cost Management with Dental Benefits

It’s no secret that chronic diseases are one of the key drivers behind escalating healthcare costs. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that chronic conditions like heart…

Health Policy

Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin and Possible Impacts for Employers

Photo of Donna Friedsam The question of whether to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin…

Members & Employers

What Health Care Bundles Mean for You

There are two things people often mention when they talk about health care…

calculating out-of-pocket health care costs

Members & Employers

Employees Wary of Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs

Confusion about out-of-pocket health care costs is making some people reluctant to seek…

Health Policy

Executive Order on Improving Price and Quality Transparency – A Lot for Employers and Consumers to Like!

On June 24, President Trump issued The Executive Order on Improving Price and…

Health Policy

How Will Illinois’ New Managed Care Organization Tax Affect the Health Care Landscape?

The State of Illinois recently wrapped up deliberations on its budget for the…

Events by the Alliance

Moving Upstream in Health Care: The Role for Employers

Employers are using upstream methods to give employees access to high-value health care.…

Events by the Alliance

Look Upstream to Change the Cost and Outcomes of Care

Moving “upstream” can help employers who self-fund their health benefits improve outcomes, lower…

Health Policy

Protecting Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills: Might Congress Have the Answers?

Jump to: What are Surprise Medical Bills? The Politics of Reform Reform in…