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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades but it has become a hot topic in recent months due to the rise of open-source, generative AI platforms like ChatGPT that are publicly available. AI is being used in virtually every industry, including...
Telehealth and virtual care services have grown rapidly the in last few years, expanding access to care for millions of Americans. Virtual care can be a cost-effective option for a range of healthcare services, including preventative care, primary care, and...
Employees work to take care of themselves and their loved ones. That means they need to be able to afford necessities like food, clothing, housing, and healthcare to be healthy and productive. If employees are unable to meet these basic needs, they will not be able...
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...
