by betvmsibg | Feb 4, 2025 | Data Analytics, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design
In today’s complex healthcare environment, managing employee benefits effectively requires more than just offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Employers need clear visibility into their health plans and actionable data insights to make informed decisions. By...
by betvmsibg | Jan 27, 2025 | Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
The challenges surrounding Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have long been a topic of concern for employers, healthcare professionals, and policy advocates. Recently, entrepreneur Mark Cuban reignited the conversation with his pointed critique of PBM practices, as...
by betvmsibg | Jan 17, 2025 | Health Plan Costs, The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
In December 2024, Congress passed two significant pieces of legislation – the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801) – aimed at streamlining Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements for...
by betvmsibg | Jan 6, 2025 | Boosting Employee Retention, Health Plan Costs, Health Plan Design
The health benefits landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and changing workforce expectations. For employers and benefits consultants, staying ahead of these changes is critical to managing costs,...
by betvmsibg | Dec 4, 2024 | Health Plan Costs, Medicare
As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers face increasing pressure to provide effective retirement benefit options that meet the needs of their former employees. One critical consideration for employers offering retiree healthcare benefits is Medicare Part D,...
by betvmsibg | Nov 20, 2024 | Health Plan Costs
The pharmacy landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in medicine, regulatory changes and shifts in consumer behavior. For employers and health plan managers, keeping pace with these changes is essential to manage costs effectively while ensuring...