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
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Volume 4, Issue 12: Julie Stich, Vice President of Content, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) Discusses Key Issues Shaping Employee Benefit Plans in 2025
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
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
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
Volume 4, Issue 9: Libby Heath, Chief Vitality Officer, VitalLife Discusses Expanding Access to Preventive & Regenerative Healthcare
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
Volume 4, Issue 8: Rob Stuart, CEO, Claim.MD Discusses Solutions for Simplifying Medical Claims and Navigating Healthcare Challenges
Dear Colleagues, Bridging the gap between healthcare providers and payers is no small feat, especially when navigating the complexities of medical claims and workers’ compensation in the evolving healthcare landscape. Providers must navigate changes in data standards, comply with payer requirements and adapt to emerging technology. The rise of electronic data
Volume 4, Issue 7: Kari L. Niblack, Esq., President, Boon-Chapman Discusses Strategies for Healthcare Innovation and Cost Containment
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a great start to the new year! I am excited to share the article I authored which was included in the January 2025 edition of The Self Insurer, published by the Self Insurance Institute of America: “Employers Act When Retail Pharmacies Close, Cancel
Volume 4, Issue 6: Cynthia Nwaubani, PharmD, Founder and CEO, PharmD Live Discuss Benefits Of Virtual Pharmacist Care Managers in Healthcare Teams
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share this recently published article in The Forum, written by Hannah Sheehy, a high school sophomore, interested in global issues such as elections, offering her thoughtful and nuanced perspective on a topic continuing to shape our society. In this article, Hannah discusses the growing influence
Volume 4, Issue 5: Kevin Zacharyasz, Director of Healthcare Sustainability, Joint Commission International Introduces the Sustainability Accelerator Tool (SAT) in Advancement of Healthcare Sustainability
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my article titled, “Addressing Vendor Fatigue, Managing Multiple Point Solutions” in November’s issue of the The Self Insurer. This article discusses the challenges of vendor fatigue for self-insured employers, brokers and benefits consultants, and the innovative approaches to resolving the issues. Please find this
Volume 4, Issue 4: Christine Cooper, CEO, aequum LLC Discusses Implications of the Medical Debt Cancellation Act
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my article titled, “Cash-Pay Options for Self-Insured Employers” in October’s issue of the The Self Insurer. As the title suggests, in this article, we will discuss the different ways cash-pay options benefit employers and self-insurers such as streamlining the administrative process of healthcare payments,