Insights
Unlocking the Power of Claims Data: Your Underused Asset in Cost Control
Most employers overlook their most valuable cost-control asset — claims data. Used correctly, it reveals trends, high-cost drivers, and actionable insights to shape smarter, more cost-effective benefits strategies. Discover how MSI Benefits Group turns data into outcomes.
The Future of Narrow Networks: Smarter Access or Employee Backlash?
Narrow networks are reshaping employer-sponsored health plans, promising cost savings and improved outcomes. But will employees embrace them—or push back against limited choices? Discover how transparency, education, and hybrid models can help employers strike the right balance.
Rethinking Open Enrollment: From Annual Chore to Strategic Engagement
For many employees, Open Enrollment (OE) has long been viewed as an annual obligation - something to be completed quickly and with minimal thought. For employers, it often feels like a logistical mountain of forms, deadlines, and rushed communications. But it doesn’t...
Rebates, Spread Pricing, and Hidden Fees: What to Ask Your PBM Today
Pharmacy costs are rising, and many PBM contracts hide fees that inflate employer spending. From rebates to spread pricing, here’s what to ask your PBM today to ensure transparency and savings.
Beyond Benchmarking: How to Customize Benefits for Your Unique Workforce
Benchmarking is just the starting point. Discover how tailoring benefits to your workforce’s specific needs can boost engagement, retention, and overall plan value.
The Cost of Confusion: Why Employee Benefits Education Can’t Wait for Open Enrollment
More Than a One-Month Moment For many employers, open enrollment is the one time of year when benefits take center stage. Emails go out, presentations are built, and employees scramble to make choices they may not fully understand. Then… silence. But benefits don’t...