The transformation to value-based health care is well under way. Self funded employers can take advantage of this opportunity by directly partnering with health systems. Out of approaches such as ACO, PCMH, Pay for Performance- Bundled care stands out. Why? Because bundled care can produce results more quickly, and most of the benefits are directly related to…
Category: Health Benefits Platform
Employers should leverage ACO networks for better performance
Narrow networks are back in vogue with health plans, trying desperately to offer a lower cost product. A narrow network focused on maximizing discounts by partnering with limited providers is likely to fail in the long run. For employers, this discussion needs to move away from 'narrow' to more about a care delivery model that provides the highest…
Health Benefits Engagement vs. Experience: know the difference
The term "employee benefits engagement" has become one of the most talked-about topic today in HR today. But what exactly is benefits engagement? How does it differ from benefits experience? And to what extent should benefit leaders be focused on or concerned about it? Employees' experience with their health benefits is rooted in emotion, and…