Everyone knows health plan carriers sometimes make billing errors. But the common belief that overcharges and undercharges usually balance out is untrue.
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Oil companies have nothing on hospitals when it comes to price gouging. Here’s how you’re being ripped off.
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Until recently, dental coverage was on the decline as a employer-paid benefit. But a large percentage of employers have reconsidered. Here’s why:
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Think you’ve turned every stone for ways to make health costs more manageable — without cutting benefits or waiting for a wellness program to work? Here are some overlooked areas where you can still find savings.
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When it comes to health savings accounts, you have to separate the hype from the reality. One of the big myths: a high-deductible plan with an HSA means lower premiums.
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When it comes to choosing a health plan carrier, it isn’t always easy to know if you’re getting the best deal. How can you make sure you’re comparing apples to apples?
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Shopping for health plans through a broker is a fact of life for the vast majority of companies. But how well is your broker meeting your needs?
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Incorrect billing from health insurance carriers is more common than you might think. The average plan sponsor can get overcharged by 5% a year, according to brokerage and consulting firm Corporate Synergies Group.
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Are your healthcare programs delivering on your vendors’ promises? Just as importantly, how can you hold vendors accountable if you’re not getting what you paid for?
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