Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recently published article in the May issue of The Self Insurer discussing how Centers of Excellence deliver value for cancer care and help employers proactively address employee cancer diagnoses while controlling costs. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you
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Spotlight Interview: Julie Stich, CEBS, Vice President, Content, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
About Julie Stich Julie Stich serves as Vice President, Content, for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. In this role, she oversees the International Foundation’s educational programs, including online learning courses, webcasts, virtual conferences and more than 100 annual face-to-face educational events. As an employee benefits expert, Ms. Stich closely
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 12
Health Plan Sponsors Must Prepare for Regulatory Shifts Under New Administration, Advises aequum Leadership Team CLEVELAND, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- aequum LLC, a tech-driven, cost containment company serving more than 425 self-insured health plans and their participants in all 50 states, today issued guidance to plan sponsors and administrators
May 2025: Centers of Excellence Deliver Value for Cancer Care
Volume 4, Issue 11: Perry Braun, President & CEO, Benefit Advisors Network, Discusses Healthcare Benefits, Cost Containment and COE Strategy
Dear Colleagues, Healthcare is continuing to challenge employers with rising costs, complex benefit decision and a growing need to deliver better outcomes for employees. In this challenging environment, brokers play an important role in helping organizations understand their options and adopt strategies that prioritize both value and quality. This issue brings you
Spotlight Interview: Perry Braun, President & CEO, Benefit Advisors Network
About Perry Braun, President & CEO With approximately 40 years in the employee benefits and healthcare industry, Perry Braun serves as President & CEO of the Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) and the National Benefits Center (NBC). Most recently, he was Alera Group’s Managing Director of Business Consulting. At Alera Group, Braun focused
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 11
April is Healthcare Thought Leadership and Innovation Month – Driving Change, Inspiring Innovation This April, the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) invites you to celebrate Healthcare Thought Leadership and Innovation Month, a dedicated time to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and programs shaping the future of healthcare. Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Access Advocating for
Volume 4, Issue 10: Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales, Blackwell Captive Solutions Discusses Importance of Captives for Employers to Take Control of Healthcare Costs
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share part two of my article published in the April issue of The Self Insurer discussing the growth of value-based purchasing and contracting for cell & gene therapies. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you can access my monthly articles written
Spotlight Interview: Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales, Blackwell Captive Solutions
About Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales Scott Lydon is an accomplished executive with a proven track record in strategic relationship development and management. With over 25 years of experience in the employee benefits sector, Scott has a deep understanding of the competitive insurance marketplace, delivering innovative strategies to lower healthcare
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 10
Maternal Mortality Crisis Persists Despite Medical Advances By Giuliana Miranda medscape.com - In 2020, approximately 287,000 women worldwide died from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications, equivalent to one death every 2 minutes. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia, remain the leading causes of maternal mortality globally, highlighting persistent gaps in access to