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.
Self-Funding Insights, Health Policy Updates, Employer Stories, and More
Medical Debt is a $195 Billion Problem: Here’s How Employers Can Help
Medical debt in the US is a serious and worsening issue, with combined debt reaching over $195 billion in 2022. In the last five years, over half of American adults - more than 100 million people - reported having medical debt. Of people with medical debt, one in...
Increase Productivity and Loyalty with a Culture of Accountability
With rising inflation, high healthcare costs, and a tight labor market, businesses are looking for solutions to keep their employees engaged and increase productivity. Sam Silverstein, author, and founder of the Accountability Institute, spoke at The Alliance’s...
Tailoring Benefit Programs to Meet Employee Needs
Many employees aren’t satisfied with their employer’s benefit plan and feel their plan doesn’t meet their needs. Almost 6 in 10 employees said their employer’s health plan was not aligned with their needs. And only 35% of employees trust their employer to design a...
Switch to Self-funding for Better Benefits at a Lower Cost
As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, many employers are switching to self-funding to manage costs and improve benefits for their employees. An employer’s benefit plan plays a significant role in attracting and retaining talent. That’s why most employers...
Benefit Programs: The Right Partners Can Make all the Difference
A robust, high-quality health benefit program can give employers an edge in today’s competitive hiring market. Beyond attracting and retaining top talent, an employer’s benefit program is a significant percentage of their budget. It is also the foundation of what...
The Alliance: Moving Healthcare Forward with Innovative Provider Contracting
The Alliance practices innovative provider contracting to purchase high-value, safe healthcare for our employer-members, their employees and their families. We contract with over 38,000 doctors and healthcare providers across the Midwest. This helps self-funded...
