Dear Colleagues, Season’s Greetings! I am thrilled to share my last article of the year titled, “Staggering Cost of Obesity Care,” published in the December issue of the Self-Insurer. In this article, we discuss the increasing cost and demand for new weight-loss drugs and what self-insured employers should expect in health

Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to share recent article titled, “Greater Understanding of Cell & Gene Therapies Supports Plan Coverage,” published in the November issue of the Self-Insurer. This article dives into the rising cost and challenges of cell & gene therapies (CGTs) for the self-insurance community and how employers can

Dear Colleagues, As the boundaries of healthcare continue to expand beyond traditional networks, medical travel is gaining renewed attention among employers, brokers and benefits professionals. Rising costs, provider shortages and growing demand for accessible and high-quality care are prompting organizations to explore innovative solutions. In this evolving landscape, professional organizations play

Dear Colleagues,  I am proud to share my recently published article titled, “Unscrambling the Definition of Transparency,” in the October issue of The Self Insurer. I encourage you to read this article with insights from industry experts regarding the true meaning of healthcare transparency. Although we all know the basic definition of

Dear Colleagues,  Allergies, immune disorders and post-viral conditions such as Long COVID remain some of the most complex and underserved areas of medicine. Patients and families are often left feeling isolated, anxious and without accessible solutions. However, innovative approaches are reshaping how allergy care is delivered globally, bridging barriers through hybrid

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recently published article titled, “Resolving Healthcare Claim Disputes and Denials,” in the September issue of The Self Insurer. This article discusses record-high statistics on the rate of claims denials and how employers can implement comprehensive strategies to address these claims disputes and denials. Please

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

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

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

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recent article published in the February issue of The Self Insurer discussing how employers are navigating new frontiers in cell and gene therapy. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you can access my monthly articles written for the publication.  This