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
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
Volume 4, Issue 21: New Digital Resource Library Helps Employers Take Control of Healthcare Costs
Dear Colleagues, As healthcare costs and complex benefit programs continue to challenge employers in seeking new approaches beyond traditional models, there is a need for practical, easy-to-navigate solutions. That is why I am proud to share our recent announcement with the Employers Healthcare Alliance (EHA) and the launch of its Digital
Feature Announcement: CPR Strategic Marketing Communications Supports Employers Healthcare Alliance, Launches Digital Resource Library of Practical Solutions for HR and Benefit Professionals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Employers Healthcare Alliance (EHA), a nonprofit managed, employer-powered HR/Benefits community dedicated to simplifying healthcare, improving benefit outcomes and lowering costs through education, advocacy and actionable benefit strategies, today unveiled its Digital Resource Library (DRL). This centralized online platform, created by CPR Strategic Marketing Communications in partnership
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 21
Regulatory burdens continue to mount for physician practices By Dave Muoio fiercehealthcare.com – Prior authorization, Medicare Advantage requirements and quality reporting are among the leading drivers of practices’ administrative woes, which respondents to an annual survey on regulatory burden said have worsened over recent years. The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), for its latest
Volume 4, Issue 20: Leonardo Pires Seib Corso, BeniComp, Discusses Preventive Health and Data-Driven Insurance
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recently article titled, “Navigating Rising Stop-Loss Premiums,” published in the March issue of the Self-Insurer. This article dives into the drivers of rising health plan and premium costs, and the strategic opportunities employers can take to control these costs. Read more in the