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Pro Tips: 2026 Health Plan Costs Are Rising—What Employers Need to Know Now

Pro Tips: 2026 Health Plan Costs Are Rising—What Employers Need to Know Now

by CindyK | Nov 7, 2025 | Healthcare Cost Control, HR & Employer Guidance

Employee benefits have a huge impact on an employer’s ability to attract and retain top talent. National surveys by SHRM, MetLife and Gallup consistently show that after pay, benefits are the No. 2 reason employees join or remain with an employer—which is why the...

The Top 3 Ways to Lower Prescription Costs

The Top 3 Ways to Lower Prescription Costs

by CindyK | Mar 26, 2024 | Drug Prescription Strategy, Healthcare Cost Control, HR & Employer Guidance

As this series dives into the many layers of healthcare costs, you will quickly find that prescriptions are a significant driver of overall plan spend.  According to The Business Group on Health’s recent survey, 24% of the median percentage of employer’s...

Mastering Healthcare Costs: Independent Self-Funding 101

Mastering Healthcare Costs: Independent Self-Funding 101

by CindyK | Mar 7, 2024 | Healthcare Cost Control, Self Funded Health Plans

Did you know that 58% of all U.S. companies are self-funding their health plans? This significant figure underscores a growing trend among employers actively seeking innovative solutions to manage healthcare costs efficiently. While self-funding is a prudent choice...

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