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Trends in Employer-Sponsored Insurance Eligibility and Coverage

admin2016-05-04T17:37:26+00:00

Michelle Long, MPH; Matthew Rae, MPH, MPA; Gary Claxon; Anne Jankiewicz; David Rousseau, MPH ; for the Kaiser Family Foundation The graphics below examine eligibility and coverage trends in employer-sponsored health insurance. Since 2000, the share of workers covered by employers’ health benefits at both offering and non-offering firms has dropped to 56%, with the biggest decrease among employees working for small firms [...]

Trends in Employer-Sponsored Insurance Eligibility and Coverageadmin2016-05-04T17:37:26+00:00

The Burden of Medical Debt: Results from the Kaiser Family Foundation/New York Times Medical Bills Survey

admin2016-04-26T14:27:25+00:00

From KFF.ORG – Jan 05, 2016 | Liz Hamel, Mira Norton, Karen Pollitz, Larry Levitt Follow @larry_levitt on Twitter , Gary Claxton, and Mollyann Brodie Follow @Mollybrodie on Twitter Read the Entire Study Here Key Findings: Section 1: Who Has Medical Bill Problems and What Are the Contributing Factors? Prevalence of problems paying medical bills [...]

The Burden of Medical Debt: Results from the Kaiser Family Foundation/New York Times Medical Bills Surveyadmin2016-04-26T14:27:25+00:00

How New York’s canceling health coverage for 130,000 workers

admin2016-04-22T15:43:58+00:00

Article written by Michael W. Ferguson, as seen in the New York Post New York’s state legislators are thinking small — literally. The state’s definition of “small business” expanded Jan. 1, thanks to legislation passed in 2013. Many firms that thought of themselves as medium-size are now legally considered “small.” One consequence: They’re barred from [...]

How New York’s canceling health coverage for 130,000 workersadmin2016-04-22T15:43:58+00:00

Defined Contribution – A Great Way to Fight Rising Healthcare Costs

admin2016-04-20T21:38:23+00:00

Remember when your parents gave you a weekly allowance and told you it was up to you to decide how the money would be spent. The only catch was that when your allowance was gone, it was gone – you would have to do your chores and wait until next week for additional spending money. [...]

Defined Contribution – A Great Way to Fight Rising Healthcare Costsadmin2016-04-20T21:38:23+00:00

Advanced Medical Strategies Unveils Predict Software Suite v3.0

admin2016-04-12T13:36:57+00:00

Artlice as seen in MyHealthGuide Source: Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS), 4/7/2016, www.mdstrat.com LYNNFIELD, Mass -- Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS) has announced a major upgrade to the Predict Software Suite, its web-based solution that gives subscribers unprecedented access to clinical, statistical and financial analytics to successfully manage and mitigate the costs associated with catastrophic diagnoses, specialty [...]

Advanced Medical Strategies Unveils Predict Software Suite v3.0admin2016-04-12T13:36:57+00:00

Numbers You Should Know

admin2016-04-12T08:00:24+00:00

According to some fitness experts, people who make it a habit to avoid their bathroom scale might have the right idea. Well, let’s say a few other health-related numbers may be every bit as important as our weight. Here are a few to track... Calories – A moderately active woman who walks 1.5 to 3 [...]

Numbers You Should Knowadmin2016-04-12T08:00:24+00:00

Helping Self Funded Health Plans Manage Risk and Minimize Liability

admin2016-04-05T08:15:28+00:00

To help self-funded health plans avoid the risk and burden that arises when an adverse benefit determination is appealed, Diversified Group authorizes Phia Group to serve as a Plan Appointed Claim Evaluator (PACE). A PACE assures that all claims have been correctly paid pursuant to the Plan Document. A PACE reviews the employer’s decisions before [...]

Helping Self Funded Health Plans Manage Risk and Minimize Liabilityadmin2016-04-05T08:15:28+00:00

Does Your Health Plan Need a Physical Exam?

admin2016-03-30T16:26:21+00:00

You might wonder why this question at this time of year, but that’s exactly the point. Now that crunch time and the pressure of renewal are behind us, take a deep dive into your health plan to learn where your health care dollars are going. Performing a checkup on your health plan means reviewing data [...]

Does Your Health Plan Need a Physical Exam?admin2016-03-30T16:26:21+00:00

Cadillac Tax Delayed Until 2020

admin2016-03-22T08:30:47+00:00

When President Obama signed the new Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 into law in late December, he delayed both the Cadillac and Medical Device taxes by two years, from 2018 to 2020. The legislation also provided for the deductibility of the Cadillac Tax, which is an excise tax of 40% on the “excess benefit” of [...]

Cadillac Tax Delayed Until 2020admin2016-03-22T08:30:47+00:00

Wellness Programs Should Meet Employee Needs First and Foremost

admin2016-03-18T16:36:48+00:00

Decades of experience in worksite wellness has taught us that a wellness program is not something an employer can just pull off a shelf. To be successful, a wellness program must be custom designed to meet the needs of employees and your workplace. To help clients achieve the appropriate level of customization, Diversified Group offers [...]

Wellness Programs Should Meet Employee Needs First and Foremostadmin2016-03-18T16:36:48+00:00

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