Archive for September 2021
Emerging Considerations for Self-funded Plans and Employers
The self-funded industry has a long history of staying resilient in the face of unpredictable change. As such, the number of changes that have been required to address COVID-19 is not a shock to this sector. Now that we are in the throes of a global pandemic, the long-term consequences are only beginning to come…
Read MoreReference-Based Pricing: The Best Solution to Restrict Healthcare Spending of an Organization
Reference-based pricing has emerged as a tool self-insured organizations are utilizing to combat the growing financial burden of rising healthcare costs across the U.S. By 2022, healthcare costs are expected to rise by another 6%, largely because of rising prices. A recent study found this trend has been consistent since 2009. As a result of…
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