Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation. Read More

Expanding cost-effective health care options for all employees

In the competitive landscape of modern business, a comprehensive benefits ... Conversely, uninsured or underinsured employees often delay necessary medical care due to cost, leading to deteriorating ... Read More

3 Surprising Ways to Cut Employee Health Care Costs

Employers looking to save on health care benefits tend to opt for high deductible plans, but a report from Lockton highlights less common strategies that can result in big savings. Read More

In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits. Read More

Association of Health Care Journalists: Sources for Covering the Hidden Clauses Raising Employers' and Workers' Health Costs

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 22-- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: One of the biggest ... reasons behind the rising costs of employers' and workers' health ... Read More

Working together to improve employer-sponsored healthcare

Today, about half of the U.S. population — or 180 million Americans — receive their health care insurance from their ... the premise of aligning their business success with better care for patients ... Read More

Best Small Business Health Insurance Providers Of 2024

He has covered insurance ... employers to offer health plans from multiple insurance companies and qualifies them for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, which can help with the cost ... Read More

Why employers can't afford to stick with a traditional healthcare model

Each year, employers ... 8-10% on healthcare costs through self-funded options, according to data from KFF. Meanwhile, a direct primary care plan has saved some organizations more than 40%, according ... Read More

The Pros and Cons of High-Deductible Health Plans

This can lead to financial strain and potential barriers to accessing necessary medical care ... cost of health insurance onto employees,” said Matthew Struck, a small business owner and ... Read More

South Dakota’s high health care costs causing many to skip treatments

All three experts interview by News Watch pointed to recent Medicaid expansion as a possible path to reducing overall health care and insurance ... "Our employer environment is angled toward self ... Read More

HII Awarded as One of 2024’s Best Employers for Excellence in Health & Well-Being

According to Business Group on Health, the 54 companies demonstrably enhanced the health and well-being of employees and their families through leading-edge initiatives. In addition, these companies ... Read More

South Dakota’s high health care costs causing many to skip treatments

All three experts interview by News Watch pointed to recent Medicaid expansion as a possible path to reducing overall health care and insurance ... small employers, so (high health costs) are ... Read More