Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recently published article titled, “Forecasting Medical Costs Enables Timely Intervention,” published in the August issue of the Self-Insurer. In this article, we discuss the growing role of predictive analytics in healthcare, the challenges of forecasting medical costs and how organizations can use data
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Feature Article: Data Will Define the Future: Why the CMS Medicare Advantage Final Rule Matters Beyond Reimbursement
About Shawn Murphy, Executive Director Shawn Murphy is the Executive Director of the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), where she leads national initiatives that advance health equity, data quality, and collaborative innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Shawn specializes in building strategic
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 23
Millions of Americans lack adequate access to prenatal care: Report By Ashleigh Fields thehill.com – A new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The nonprofit organization founded by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt says 1 in 3 U.S. counties remains
August 2026: Forecasting Medical Costs Enables Timely Intervention
July 2026: Innovative Mental Health Solutions Ease Pressures on Access to Care
July 2026: Can Healthcare Brokers/Advisors Help Improve Our Healthcare System?
June 2026: Retirement Benefits Reset for Employers and Workers
Volume 4, Issue 22: Neil Gordon, CEO, INTERVENT International, LLC Discusses Chronic Disease Prevention Through Digital Health
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share two recently published articles titled, “Consequences of Delayed Care,” discussing the impact of waiting to receive medical care on Americans and what employers, TPAs and brokers can do to mitigate the consequences associated with delayed care. The second article, “Solving Fragmented Flawed Healthcare Data,”
Spotlight Interview: Neil Gordon, CEO, INTERVENT International, LLC
About Neil F. Gordon M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C. CEO and Medical Director, INTERVENT International, LLC. Dr. Gordon obtained his M.D. and a Ph.D. in exercise physiology in Johannesburg, South Africa. He relocated to the United States in 1987 and obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 22
The Average Marketplace Deductible Grew by About $1,000 Per Person in 2026, With More Enrollees Shifting to Higher-Deductible Plans as Enhanced Tax Credits Expired By Tammie Smith kff.org – The average Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace deductible experienced the steepest increase in history—growing by 37% or over $1,000, from $2,759 in 2025