Category: BenStaff, Inc.
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Rationing for medicare, it’s a conversation that’s here
Latest thinking in this article by a great noted author only serves to continue the same conversation of rationing and cost shifting. We can do better.
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Sins of omission will occur because of so much change
There has never been more change in a shorter period of time than now. Gain added certainty at a time when things couldn’t be more uncertain.
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BenStaff and HIVE new to Downtown, Auburn Hills
The Auburn Hills chamber asked us for a team photo to let the world know we chose Downtown Auburn Hills for the operations office. A few of the team gathered for a quick photo. We’re looking forward to being part of this community in Auburn Hills. From left to right: James, Don, George, Emily, Dave,…
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Rise of the flex economy
Employer benefit plans need more attention from benefit professionals and seasoned benefit professionals want more flexibility in their work
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Uncompensated care is now the providers problem
Changing plan deductibles is not lowering the cost curve.
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Midsize employers are not getting help.
BenStaff provides benefit management to plans performing the tasks this article states will be a problem for employers.
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Healthcare upward cost pressure isn’t going away
DC insider says structural changes have NOT contributed to cost control
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BCBSM Value partnerships for hospitals
Reimbursement model changes but who is getting the incentives?
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Self funding down to 35 lives
In order to give more options to employers self funding has become popular. The question to ask is, do you want to be an insurance company? That’s what you do when you self fund.
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Healthcare spend is flat for 10 years
“He also blamed himself and his fellow CEO’s for not demanding payment reform sooner.”
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The Market Recognizes the BenStaff Decoder’s Value
S&P says, “the ACA presents an opportunity for U.S. companies to radically redefine the role they play in the health care system.” There is $700 Billion to be saved by more closely decoding ACA.
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ACA: Continuous Change for the Industry
Recently, at a conference, the speaker explained how the status quo, the new normal, is overwhelm. In their experience, ACA has brought about 4 years of tremendous change, and more change is on the way. They identified with industry professionals and explained, “it will be another couple years before a calm can set in.” Constant…
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A calculator for employers to estimate their cost of smoking and overweight.
For the first time there is a company whose providing end-to-end health services in a single system. They’re able to research and create products across 100 diagnosis groupings, offer instant diagnosis and testing improving results and speed to diagnosing. This includes at home testing that’s fed directly to physicians and hospitals. But, what’s really exciting…
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The Details Always Provide Answers
This is a good example of good change coming as a result of reform. We’re opening up avenues of communication to CEO’s and owners to take more control over their benefit plans by being able to provide the research.
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Mozilla CEO is Bullied into Resigning
Mozilla CEO bullied… “It was all about intimidation. The idea was to punish Eich harshly and publically so that no one in his shoes would ever dare to support traditional marriage again.”
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DOL sues CEO
US Department of Labor sues former CEO of Charlotte, NC, Web development company to restore more than $100,000 to 401(k) plan CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Garrison Enterprises’ former chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Cameron Garrison, to restore $103,481.37 to the Web development company’s 401(k) pension plan.…
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Consulting firms are reaping the benefits
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