Article as seen on July 15th, 2016 in blog.riskmanagers.us. Montana adopts reference based pricing model for state employees. Will other states follow? Montana says health plan contracts will save $25 million From Tribune reports 3:27 p.m. MDT July 8, 2016 Montana will save more than $25 million by the end of 2018 through changes to [...]
We have received a number of inquiries this year as to whether Diversified Group will be providing ACA reporting services for 2016. We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with MZQ Consulting again this year! MZQ Consulting did an exceptional job filing the 2015 1094-C and 1095-C for so many of our self-funded [...]
Healthcare education is rarely all fun and games, but a new approach might be succeeding at making it just that! They’re being called online education programs – offered to employees as both mobile and online applications. One popular program called “Quizzify” promises to save money, boost morale, improve health and engage employees by making learning [...]
For a limited time only, Corporate Fitness & Health (CF&H) is offering discounted onsite health screenings! Schedule your screening for anytime from now until August 31, 2016 and receive 20% off per person. Screening Includes: A Non-Fasting Finger Stick Test which includes: Total Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Risk Ratio Glucose Blood Pressure Check Height Weight BMI Body Fat [...]
If you’re asking why the number of young adults enrolling in health plans post-ACA is falling, consider economics. Not only have many young people remained on their parent’s plan to age 26, but student debt and a slow, economic recovery have also taken a toll. This is especially troubling when you consider that people age [...]
Some of the information below is from an article written by Rebecca Moore from www.plansponsor.com. It’s no longer a secret that the cost of healthcare services and procedures can vary greatly by location and by provider. And even though healthcare consumers are becoming increasingly aware of this, a survey recently found that only 29% of [...]
While everyone talks about healthcare cost transparency, Diversified Group is taking action by implementing the RealTimeChoices mobile app from American Health Data Institute. With a website and mobile app displaying easy to follow “traffic light” graphics, RealTimeChoices gives members the critical tools they have always lacked... The ability to compare prices for more than 200 [...]
Article written by Dan Bond as seen in Benefitnews.com on June 7, 2016 Employee counts are used to determine what laws, rules, fees, and penalties apply to a health plan and/or the employer sponsor. But the methods for counting employees are as varied as the laws that affect them. This creates confusion and frustration among [...]
As part of the continued enhancements to our member portal, we have added a section completely dedicated to RealTimeChoices! Now when members login to their Diversified account, they will see a RealTimeChoices tab that contains important program materials, contact information and a link to compare providers. We think this is a much more efficient way [...]
Article written by Grace-Marie Turner and Doug Badger, as seen in Hartfor Business.com on May 23, 2016 The Obama Administration is unlawfully diverting billions of dollars from taxpayers to insurance companies that sell Obamacare policies. That is the conclusion reached in a legal opinion letter released today by former Ambassador and White House Counsel Boyden [...]
