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 * Live Coverage
   
   
   
   Health care reform starts with broker reform
   
   Emily Payne
   
   Our Broker of the Year finalists know the first step to overhauling employee
   health care is to reimagine the relationship between advisors and employers.

 * Commentary
   
   
   
   Employees hospitalized with COVID cost employers $30,000+ over 6 months
   
   Dr. Janet Young
   
   The costs to employers are just a fragment of the total economic toll of the
   coronavirus pandemic.

 * Commentary
   
   
   
   Press the magic (benefits) button
   
   Marty Traynor
   
   Customers now view great service as being almost indistinguishable from not
   having to have service at all.

   





 * INTRODUCING BENEFITSPRO'S NEW AWARDS PROGRAM: THE LUMINARIES
   
   BenefitsPRO editors | Mai 02, 2022
   
   We are proud to introduce an exciting new recognition program — BenefitsPRO
   LUMINARIES — which will celebrate top benefits professionals and
   organizations that strive to transform and humanize the benefits business and
   set a bright example within the industry.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
   
   Amy Reback | Mai 27, 2022
   
   How do you tip the scales from awareness of ESPPs to adoption? It takes a
   little more creativity. Two steps can help you get there.
   
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   'GAMIFYING' BENEFITS EDUCATION
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman | Mai 26, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about how to make benefits more fun for
   employers.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   SELLING YOUR BUSINESS: NAVIGATING M&AS IN THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MARKET
   
   C.J. Marwitz, editor, BenefitsPRO | Mai 26, 2022
   
   Thinking of selling your business? Here are some lessons learned from
   veterans of the process.
   
   
   

 * News
   
   HEALTH CARE SPENDING WOULD DROP $11.4B WITHOUT PREMIUM CREDIT EXPANSION
   
   Alan Goforth | Mai 26, 2022
   
   If the enhanced premium tax credits in the American Rescue Plan Act aren't
   extended, many Americans will no longer be able to afford care.
   
   

 * News
   
   EBRI: EXPANDING PRE-DEDUCTIBLE LIST OF DRUGS DID NOT RESULT IN LARGE PREMIUM
   INCREASES
   
   Scott Wooldridge | Mai 26, 2022
   
   The 2019 changes offer a case study on whether expanding pre-deductible
   coverage would have a serious impact on premiums.
   
   

 * News
   
   SURVEY: NO SURPRISES ACT PREVENTED MORE THAN 2 MILLION UNEXPECTED MEDICAL
   BILLS
   
   Michael Popke | Mai 26, 2022
   
   Experts predict more than 12 million surprise bills will be avoided
   throughout 2022.
   
   

 * Q&A
   
   2 HOT TOPICS THAT COULD IMPACT 401(K) PLANS
   
   Katie Kuehner-Hebert | Mai 26, 2022
   
   Q&A with Jennifer Gibbs Swets of DWC – The 401(k) Experts, on Secure 2.0's
   provisions, plus cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans.
   
   

 * News
   
   SAVE FOR HEALTH CARE COSTS IN RETIREMENT? WON'T MEDICARE TAKE CARE OF THAT?
   
   Alan Goforth | Mai 26, 2022
   
   7 reasons why health care cost needs to be incorporated into retirement
   planning.
   
   

 * Q&A
   
   EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, EVEN IF YOU CAN'T INCREASE PAY
   
   Emily Payne | Mai 26, 2022
   
   Employers may not be able to offer raises to combat inflation, but there are
   plenty of other effective ways to help take the sting out.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   USING EMPLOYEE VOICES TO ELEVATE DEI STRATEGIES
   
   Julie Bank | Mai 26, 2022
   
   A truly impactful DEI approach must incorporate and encourage sharing of
   employee experiences.
   
   




TRENDING STORIES

 1. 2022 Broker of the Year: Josh Butler

    

 2. Missing the mark: Employees still dissatisfied with benefits cost, access 

    

 3. Could 2023 Social Security COLA hit 9%?

    

 4. Industry experts break down the biggest driver of soaring health care costs

    

 5. 7 habits of high-performing brokers and advisors

    










INSTANT INSIGHTS / 2022 BENEFITSPRO BROKER EXPO




 * EUGENE ROBINSON: 'WE'LL GET PAST THIS'
   
   By Emily Payne |Mai 25, 2022
   
   During his Broker Expo keynote, Eugene Robinson reminded attendees that the
   progress we’ve made as a country comes with some bumps.

   

 * REINVENTING A CAREER: LEVAR BURTON OFFERS LESSONS IN ADAPTABILITY

   

 * HEALTH CARE REFORM STARTS WITH BROKER REFORM

   

 * 2022 BROKER OF THE YEAR: JOSH BUTLER

   

 * INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE COST-CUTTING SOLUTIONS: 3 WINNING IDEAS

   



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 * Commentary
   
   KIDS ARE FACING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. WHAT CAN EMPLOYERS DO TO HELP?
   
   Kevin Wang|May 24, 2022
   
   When left untreated, mental health issues can have long-term repercussions on
   many areas of a child’s life,
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   3 TIPS FOR BETTER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMUNICATION
   
   Jason Fan |May 24, 2022
   
   Let employees know you value them by keeping them informed about their
   benefits plan options, their personalized nature and how best to use them.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   COMPANIES GETTING PROACTIVE ON CULTURE ASSESSMENTS
   
   Jessica Mach|May 24, 2022
   
   High turnover rates and worker burnout has “renewed focus on workplace
   culture” and a desire to nip burgeoning issues in the bud.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   BENEFITS PROS, BUT NOT TECH PROS
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|May 24, 2022
   
   Our readers share some of their biggest mistakes--and lessons learned--when
   it comes to technology.
   
   

 * News
   
   INCOME IMPACTS HOW EMPLOYEES USE HDHPS
   
   Willa Hart|May 24, 2022
   
   Higher salary employees are more likely to seek regular preventive care,
   while low-income workers have higher emergency services utilization.
   
   

 * News
   
   WASHINGTON STATE LOOKS TO EXPAND HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED RESIDENTS
   
   Willa Hart|May 24, 2022
   
   If approved, the ACA waiver will be the first to eliminate immigration
   documentation requirements for coverage,
   
   

 * Live Coverage
   
   INNOVATIVE HEALTH CARE COST-CUTTING SOLUTIONS: 3 WINNING IDEAS
   
   Emily Payne|May 24, 2022
   
   Which of the three innovative ideas shared at this year's Solution Showdown
   offers employers the most savings?
   
   

 * Live Coverage
   
   MENTAL HEALTH PARITY: ARE YOU READY FOR AN AUDIT?
   
   Emily Payne|May 24, 2022
   
   Attendees at the recent Broker Expo in Austin got a crash course in the who,
   why and hows of measuring NQTLs.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   7 HABITS OF HIGH-PERFORMING BROKERS AND ADVISORS
   
   C.J. Marwitz, editor, BenefitsPRO|May 24, 2022
   
   In a BenefitsPRO Broker Expo panel discussion, industry leaders Josh Butler,
   Cameron Cummins and Kim Eckelbarger offered their perspective on the value of
   building good habits, as well as what that looks like to them.
   
   

 * News
   
   AHA CALLS FOR TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE PAYMENT DENIALS
   
   Alan Goforth|May 23, 2022
   
   The association cited a recent report showing that 18% of payment denials
   actually met Medicare Advantage coverage rules and should have been granted.
   
   
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 * Expert Opinion
   
   'AI PERSONALLY MAKES ME PRETTY NERVOUS' EMPLOYMENT LAWYER SAYS OF HIRING
   ALGORITHMS
   
   Charles Toutant|May 23, 2022
   
   Recent notices from the EEOC about using AI and algorithms in hiring point to
   the complexity of avoiding discriminatory conduct.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   HOW TO BUILD HUMAN CONNECTIONS IN A HYBRID WORLD
   
   Amy Freshman|May 23, 2022
   
   Whether you're a small company or large global organization, creating
   opportunities for your teams to connect has far-reaching impacts.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   BUSINESS TRAVEL IS REBOUNDING. IS YOUR COMPANY READY?
   
   Rodrigo Sanchez|May 23, 2022
   
   Here are three tools that can help companies stay on track with post-COVID
   goals for cost controls, security and convenience.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   7 WAYS COMPETITORS GO AFTER YOUR CLIENTS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)
   
   Bryce Sanders|May 23, 2022
   
   "Stealing" is such an ugly word, and it implies you were helpless to stop
   your competitor. But you're not. Here's how to be proactive.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   WHY PARTNERING WITH A PEO IS A SMART GROWTH STRATEGY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
   
   Alex Pisani|May 23, 2022
   
   Professional Employer Organizations can help businesses with HR functions,
   employee benefits administration, and more.
   
   

 * News
   
   DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN PARTICIPANTS WEATHER BALANCE-CRUSHING MARKETS
   
   Alan Goforth and BenefitsPRO Editors|May 23, 2022
   
   Employers can help ease participants' nerves by reminding them to take a
   long-term outlook.
   
   

 * WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LONG COVID
   
   Julie Cirillo|May 23, 2022
   
   Employers need to understand their social and legal obligations to their
   employees who have this multi-systemic inflammatory disease.
   
   

 * Slideshow
   
   WHICH INDUSTRIES HAVE THE MOST THRIVING 401(K) PLANS?
   
   Richard Binder|May 20, 2022
   
   The sixth annual 401(k) Benchmark Report shows where retirement plans
   performed the best during the pandemic year.
   
   

 * WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS, LADIES? READING RAINBOW
   
   Susan L. Combs|May 20, 2022
   
   Before I go all Reading Rainbow on you, I want to introduce you to three
   incredible women in our industry who recently crossed my path: Angela, Kelsey
   and Tonya.
   
   

 * News
   
   WHERE'S THE SPARK? CANDIDATE RELATIONSHIPS AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT PART OF
   THE HIRING PROCESS
   
   Joel Kranc|May 20, 2022
   
   It's a job-seeker's market, and HR teams looking to hit recruiting goals may
   need to rethink their approach to recruiting.
   
   
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 * Analysis
   
   WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF ABORTION BECOMES A CRIME?
   
   Katheryn Hayes Tucker|May 20, 2022
   
   Several district attorneys said they would not use a Georgia "heartbeat
   law"—expanding the concept of personhood—to prosecute women seeking abortion
   or their doctors or other helpers. But other DAs said they would.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   INDUSTRY EXPERTS BREAK DOWN THE BIGGEST DRIVER OF SOARING HEALTH CARE COSTS
   
   Alan Goforth|May 20, 2022
   
   Our health care system is undergoing what some industry experts are calling a
   "medical pricing crisis.”
   
   

 * Q&A
   
   SKILLS-BASED HIRING: THE KEY TO HR'S RECRUITING WOES
   
   Emily Payne|May 20, 2022
   
   "In this day and age, people are learning and acquiring skills in many
   different ways," says TheSoul Publishing's Patrik Wilkens.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   EMPLOYERS PAY 224% OF MEDICARE PRICES FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES
   
   Scott Wooldridge|May 20, 2022
   
   In states such as Florida, West Virginia, and South Carolina, relative prices
   were at or above 310% of Medicare.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   MAKING STRESS AWARENESS A YEAR-ROUND EFFORT IN THE WORKPLACE
   
   Nicole Wilson|May 20, 2022
   
   Working in a fast-paced environment can be incredibly draining, even in the
   best of times.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   3 WAYS TO INVEST IN VETERAN EMPLOYEES
   
   Justin C. Pearson|May 20, 2022
   
   How to include veterans and military-connected individuals as part of your
   diverse and engaged workforce.
   
   

 * Analysis
   
   EVEN PRESIDENTIAL AIDES OWE STUDENT LOAN DEBT -- TOTALING AT LEAST $4.7
   MILLION
   
   Josh Wingrove|May 19, 2022
   
   About one in five White House aides required to file a disclosure reported
   student loans, and more than half are people of color.
   
   

 * News
   
   DRUGMAKERS SCORE A WIN IN FIGHT OVER COPAY ACCUMULATOR PROGRAMS
   
   Michael Popke|May 19, 2022
   
   A district court has struck down an HHS rule that drug manufacturers argue
   would make it harder to offer cost-sharing assistance.
   
   

 * WHY THE ICHRA MIGHT BE YOUR BEST BET FOR ACA COMPLIANCE
   
   Michael R. Martens|May 19, 2022
   
   The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement or ICHRA lets you
   designate a class of employees who are eligible to enroll.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   BEYOND THE INTEGRATION BUZZ
   
   Nick Rockwell|May 19, 2022
   
   Claim integration capabilities are important to have now—and even more
   important to have in the near future.
   
   
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 * News
   
   DIGITAL HEALTH APPS MARRED BY LAX PRIVACY PRACTICES
   
   Darius Tahir, Kaiser Health News|May 19, 2022
   
   Many companies in the health tech sector have shockingly leaky privacy
   practices.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   THE IMPORTANT COMPENSATION METRIC THAT MOST EMPLOYERS IGNORE
   
   Thompson Aderinkomi|May 19, 2022
   
   If an employer is merely focused on locally competitive wages and a
   competitive benefit set, they may miss one critical nuance.
   
   

 * 3 TRENDS SHAPING VIRTUAL CARE STRATEGIES
   
   Kelly Bliss|May 19, 2022
   
   Even as we move from pandemic to endemic and employees return to a sense of
   normalcy, access and continued use of virtual care services will remain part
   of that norm. It is imperative benefits advisors and employers evolve their
   virtual care strategies to meet members where they are.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   ETHICAL AI IN HIRING MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE
   
   Eric Sydell|May 19, 2022
   
   By quickly and efficiently analyzing large volumes of data, AI significantly
   reduces the time spent recruiting great potential candidates.
   
   

 * News
   
   THEY KEY TO CURBING TURNOVER? EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
   
   Scott Wooldridge|May 19, 2022
   
   Large employers could save up to $16.1 million annually in turnover costs if
   they have an effective recognition program, according to researchers.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   DON’T LET YOUR CLIENTS BANK ON MEDICARE IN RETIREMENT
   
   Candy Darr|May 18, 2022
   
   Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help pay for health care expenses now, and
   both health care and other expenses in retirement.
   
   

 * WHAT BENEFITS SHOULD EMPLOYEES PRIORITIZE? PART 2
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|May 18, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a continuing discussion about the usability of benefits,
   i.e., which benefits employees can easily imagine themselves using on a
   day-to-day basis, and if and when employees can get distracted by ‘usability’
   to their own detriment.
   
   

 * News
   
   AHIP'S POLICY ROADMAP TARGETS IMPROVED ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY
   
   Alan Goforth|May 18, 2022
   
   AHIP's Healthier People through Healthier Markets proposal targets 10 key
   areas.
   
   

 * News
   
   OBESITY SET TO BECOME A GREATER HEALTH CARE COST DRIVER
   
   Alan Goforth|May 18, 2022
   
   Specifically, the increase in extreme obesity among Americans will drive
   costs higher.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   5 WAYS EMPLOYERS CAN HELP EMPLOYEES REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY
   
   Deb Smolensky|May 18, 2022
   
   Keeping these five strategies in mind can help employers build a more robust
   mental and emotional health support system.
   
   
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 * Commentary
   
   HOW PAYMENT ANALYTICS CAN REDUCE FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE IN MEDICAID PROGRAMS
   
   Dr. Gary Call|May 18, 2022
   
   Unfortunately, large-scale disasters and times of momentous change, like the
   one we currently face, are often breeding grounds for fraud and abuse.
   
   

 * News
   
   SEC CHARGES ALLIANZ GLOBAL WITH MULTIBILLION DOLLAR FRAUD TARGETED AT PENSION
   FUNDS
   
   Brad Kutner|May 17, 2022
   
   Funds suffered "catastrophic losses" as three senior portfolio managers
   concealed the magnitude of risk and actual investment performance of their
   trading strategy.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   WHAT INVESTORS SHOULD EXPECT AMID RISING INFLATION
   
   Lynn Pollack|May 17, 2022
   
   Rising inflation and borrowing costs will have an impact on CRE investing.
   
   

 * News
   
   AI, ADA AND EEOC: ARE YOUR HIRING PRACTICES COMPLIANT?
   
   Joel Kranc|May 17, 2022
   
   Employers are responsible for vetting potential bias in AI-based hiring tools
   and the EEOC warns of three potential ACA violations.
   
   

 * 2022 BENEFITSPRO BROKER OF THE YEAR FINALIST – WITH KIM ECKELBARGER
   
   Eric Silverman|May 17, 2022
   
   We open up our conversation today celebrating Kim’s amazing recognition as
   one of the five finalists for Broker of the Year by BenefitsPRO magazine and
   recognizing how and why she caught the eye of the industry
   
   

 * Analysis
   
   HOW REVENUE-SHARING AFFECTS FEES AND 401(K) MENU DESIGN
   
   Thomas Gresham|May 17, 2022
   
   For one thing, revenue-sharing funds are less likely to be deleted from plans
   – and the higher the rebate, the more likely they are to be added.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   OPEN FOR BUSINESS: MOST NON-PEDIATRIC, OFFICE-BASED PHYSICIANS ACCEPTING NEW
   PATIENTS
   
   Michael Popke|May 17, 2022
   
   The share of physicians accepting new private insurance patients has risen
   considerably in the past decade.
   
   

 * News
   
   STATE LEGISLATORS WORKING TO SPEED UP PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESS
   
   Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News|May 17, 2022
   
   Doctors say that the process too often leads to delays in patient care and
   sometimes causes consumers to abandon treatment.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   WHAT’S WORKING (AND WHAT ISN’T) IN HYBRID WORK
   
   Micah Remley|May 17, 2022
   
   Here are four actionable strategies workplace leaders can leverage to
   cultivate a robust hybrid work culture.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   CAREGIVER DISCRIMINATION LAWSUITS ARE ON THE RISE: ARE YOU IN EEOC
   COMPLIANCE?
   
   Carolyn Romano and Aimee Gindin|May 17, 2022
   
   Workplace discrimination against caregivers persists due to both conscious
   and unconscious bias,
   
   
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 * News
   
   HOW ARE LONG-COVID SUFFERERS COPING WITH WORK?
   
   Alan Goforth|May 16, 2022
   
   Workers with long-COVID are taking medical leave, burning through PTO and
   missing out on key promotional opportunities.
   
   

 * AnalysisInfographic
   
   INFOGRAPHIC: HIGHS AND LOWS OF 401(K) CONTRIBUTIONS IN A PANDEMIC YEAR
   
   C.J. Marwitz, editor, BenefitsPRO|May 16, 2022
   
   What 2020's Form 5500 data reveals about employees and employers, as well as
   why rate of return must be looked at carefully.
   
   

 * Event
   
   BENEFITSPRO EXPO PREVIEW: WHAT HR PROFESSIONALS WISH BROKERS KNEW
   
   Emily Payne|May 16, 2022
   
   As benefits brokers emphasize the role of collaboration within the industry,
   they may be overlooking input from a key stakeholder.
   
   

 * Investigation
   
   ONE YEAR LATER: WHERE HAS THE GOVERNMENT'S $2.25B COVID INVESTMENT GONE?
   
   Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News, Lauren Weber and Sam Whitehead|May 16,
   2022
   
   States have spent little of the millions in federal dollars earmarked to
   tackle COVID health disparities.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   10 WAYS YOUNGER ADVISORS CAN CONNECT WITH HNW INDIVIDUALS
   
   Bryce Sanders|May 16, 2022
   
   Youth is not a barrier to gaining access to HNW prospects. Here are several
   approaches to consider.
   
   

 * OVERCOMING THE ‘NO TRADE-OFFS’ MYTH
   
   Alan Cohen|May 16, 2022
   
   One myth we hear time and again is that employees will never sacrifice any
   type of unfettered access to all health care and a phone book size directory
   to achieve significant cost savings.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   FINRA, THE SEC AND CONGRESS AIM TO SAFEGUARD SENIOR INVESTORS
   
   Samuel E. Cohen and Ryan P. Friel|May 16, 2022
   
   The financial exploitation of seniors is an unfortunate trend in the
   securities industry that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   EMPLOYER MEDICAL CLAIMS LIKELY MISS 75% OF EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
   
   Lee Lewis|May 16, 2022
   
   Uncaptured claims include patients that pay for services with cash, and
   employee assistance programs, where reporting is lax.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   VOICEMAIL AND EMAIL ARE OUT; CHAT APPS REIGN SUPREME
   
   Joel Kranc|May 16, 2022
   
   The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital communication tools such as
   Slack and Microsoft Teams.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   NEW EXPECTATIONS: RETAINING TALENT ACROSS TODAY’S WORKFORCE
   
   Elizabeth Reimer|May 16, 2022
   
   Let’s take a closer look at the role and types of benefits offered to
   employees as it relates to retaining talent.
   
   
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 * News
   
   COULD 2023 SOCIAL SECURITY COLA HIT 9%?
   
   Joel Kranc|May 13, 2022
   
   Estimates from The Senior Citizens League are getting close to that.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IS UP, BUT SO IS BURNOUT
   
   Jessica Mach|May 13, 2022
   
   “To retain workers, HR leaders will need a strong focus on improving the
   employee experience,” says The Conference Board's Rebecca Ray.
   
   

 * News
   
   HEALTH BILLING COMPANY DRAWS IRE FROM INSURERS OVER 'CARTEL-LIKE' PRACTICES
   
   Joel Kranc|May 13, 2022
   
   Knoxville-based emergency services provider TeamHealth is accused of
   price-fixing, upcoding, legal intimidation and fraud.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   EXPANDING AND DE-RISKING THE HIRING PROCESS CAN HELP ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESS
   LABOR SHORTAGES
   
   Steve Milovich & Katie Adams|May 13, 2022
   
   Registered apprenticeships allow organizations to expand their talent sources
   without lowering their standards for hiring.
   
   

 * News
   
   HOW RACIAL DISPARITIES AFFECT PERCEPTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
   
   Scott Woodridge|May 13, 2022
   
   While racial disparities have been well-documented, how people react to these
   barriers is less understood.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   THE CAREGIVER CRISIS: HOW EMPLOYERS CAN SUPPORT WORKERS IN THIS NEW REALITY
   
   Evan Falchuk|May 13, 2022
   
   Many caregiving employees do not want to leave the workforce but often feel
   no choice because of how overwhelmed they are.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   SPACS AND THE FUTURE OF NEW INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
   
   Scott Kelley|May 12, 2022
   
   This year, only 24 SPAC mergers worth $28.3 billion have been announced. Q1
   2021 saw 93 worth $233 billion.
   
   

 * Analysis
   
   ABORTION-RIGHTS ROLLBACK PUTS U.S. ECONOMY AT RISK, YELLEN SAYS
   
   Christopher Condon|May 12, 2022
   
   Research shows, "limiting access to abortion leads to higher unemployment for
   women, less ability to feed themselves and their families and greater chance
   of falling into poverty.”
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   MEDICAL DEBT HAS DECREASED... FOR NOW
   
   Scott Wooldridge|May 12, 2022
   
   Rates of medical debt have moderated in recent years due to a combination of
   a healthy economy and expanded coverage from the ACA.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   DIGITAL-FIRST HEALTH CARE BENEFITS: 5 THINGS FOR HR PROS TO CONSIDER
   
   Dr. Heather Towery|May 12, 2022
   
   If digital-first benefits aren’t being used to their full potential, they can
   actually end up driving higher costs.
   
   
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 * Market Insights
   
   POSITIVE OUTLOOK: 8 TRENDS IN VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
   
   Bonnie Brazzell|May 12, 2022
   
   The latest Eastbridge Consulting/BenefitsPRO voluntary survey paints a
   picture of our new normal.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   IS YOUR COMPANY CULTURE PUSHING EMPLOYEES AWAY?
   
   Jenny Herald|May 12, 2022
   
   Enterprises looking to win the war on talent must lean into an
   employee-centric culture that inspires people through engagement and
   collaboration.
   
   

 * Slideshow
   
   5 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF WORKER INJURIES AT SMALL BUSINESSES
   
   Steve Hallo|May 12, 2022
   
   First-year workers account for 38% of all small business workers’ comp
   claims, according to The Travelers.
   
   

 * News
   
    3 SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR DC PLAN SPONSORS
   
   Joel Kranc and BenefitsPRO editors|May 12, 2022
   
   For plan sponsors doing some spring cleaning, here are some areas to
   consider, via Russell Investments.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   EARNED WAGE ACCESS IS ONLY ONE PIECE OF THE FINANCIAL WELLBEING PUZZLE
   
   Dan Macklin|May 11, 2022
   
   Employees are looking beyond earned wage access and seeking benefits that
   reduce their debt burden and help them start saving.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   COST PRESSURES COULD DRIVE MORE EMPLOYERS TO SEEK CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
   
   Michael Popke|May 11, 2022
   
   As employers brace for increased health care costs, surgical spending
   represents a significant area of potential savings.
   
   

 * 2022 BENEFITSPRO BROKER OF THE YEAR FINALIST – WITH ELSA GLORIOSO
   
   Elsa Glorioso|May 11, 2022
   
   This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features one of the BenefitsPRO
   Broker of the Year finalists for 2022 – Elsa Glorioso, Vice President of
   Insurance Services at People Strategy, out of the Northern Virginia/DC Metro
   area.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   BRACE YOURSELVES: HOSPITAL SYSTEM PRICE INCREASES ARE COMING
   
   Joel Kranc|May 11, 2022
   
   HCA Healthcare is expected to ask insurers and employers for higher prices
   after seeing $500 million in higher-than-expected labor costs.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING: THE BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS IN A COMPETITIVE HIRING
   MARKET
   
   Jim Hemgen and & John Grumbine|May 11, 2022
   
   Offering employees the chance to learn something fresh and access new
   opportunities can be precisely what they need to stay.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   ARE YOUR EMPLOYEE LEAVE POLICIES COMPLIANT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS?
   
   Deborah Hanus|May 11, 2022
   
   Here are just a few key issues that people leaders should be aware of, not
   only to remain compliant, but also to make employee leave more stress-free.
   
   
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 * Commentary
   
   TIME WELL SPENT: OPTIMIZING TIME AWAY FROM WORK ADMINISTRATION
   
   Mindy Zatto|May 11, 2022
   
   Here are some considerations for plan sponsors as they seek to streamline
   TAFW processes.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   SETTING YOUR EMPLOYEES UP FOR SAVINGS SUCCESS
   
   MJ Goss|May 11, 2022
   
   Enrollment in the 401(k) often is a frantic race to check the right boxes --
   but you can turn this hurdle into an opportunity to help employees.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   HOW YOUR FIRM'S REPUTATION HELPS YOU CLOSE BUSINESS
   
   Bryce Sanders|May 10, 2022
   
   10 ways your firm can help make the case why your prospect should do business
   with you
   
   

 * News
   
   DON'T STEREOTYPE MILLENNIALS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO FINANCES
   
   Joel Kranc|May 10, 2022
   
   As millennials enter middle age, they face the same challenges as earlier
   generations have -- but they're navigating them slightly differently.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   LACK OF NATIONAL FMLA NOT STOPPING EMPLOYERS FROM STEPPING UP
   
   Scott Wooldridge|May 10, 2022
   
   Where federal lawmakers have failed, states and employers have been stepping
   into the gap.
   
   

 * WHAT BENEFITS SHOULD EMPLOYEES PRIORITIZE? PART 1
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|May 10, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about how brokers and employers can help
   shape perceptions on ‘what’s important’ and making sure employees are
   considering their individual needs when budgeting for benefits.
   
   

 * News
   
   COMPANY PLANS TO RETURN TO THE OFFICE TAKING LONGER THAN EXPECTED
   
   Kelsi Maree Borland|May 10, 2022
   
   Widespread use of new policies allowing hybrid work.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   EMPLOYERS TAKING 'EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES' TO KEEP UP WITH WORKERS'
   EXPECTATIONS
   
   Michael Popke|May 10, 2022
   
   As employees and employers take a greater interest in improving health care
   benefits, can we move the need on costs?
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   WHEN EMPLOYEES WORK MAY BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHERE
   
   Marty Martin|May 10, 2022
   
   To make the most of our new world of work, it's critical that benefits pros
   understand how sleep rhythms contribute to performance.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   ATTRACTING NEW GRADS IN AN UNPRECEDENTED CANDIDATE’S MARKET
   
   Jess Elmquist|May 10, 2022
   
   Speed to hire and impactful onboarding are critical to hiring and setting a
   new employee up for quick success.
   
   
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 * Market Insights
   
   LABOR SHORTAGES SPARKS RISE IN NON-COMPETE LAWSUITS BY EMPLOYERS
   
   Jessica Mach|May 10, 2022
   
   Even in states where non-compete clauses technically can’t be enforced,
   employers have long tried to invoke their spirit.
   
   

 * Slideshow
   
   10 MOST EXPENSIVE COMMUTES IN THE U.S.
   
   Steve Hallo|May 09, 2022
   
   It's not just the time spent traveling to work but the percent of income
   workers spend on commuting.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   HSAS AND CANCER CARE: HOW TO GUIDE YOUR EMPLOYEES
   
   Kevin Robertson|May 09, 2022
   
   An HSA-centric plan can be a powerful option to support employees faced with
   a serious affliction such as a cancer diagnosis.
   
   

 * News
   
   INTROVERTED WORKERS SAY WFH WAS GOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY, WANT TO STAY THERE
   
   Joel Kranc|May 09, 2022
   
   But even extroverts don't want to go back to the office full time.
   
   

 * SMALL TOWN TO THE BIG CITY – WITH JESSICA DU BOIS
   
   Eric Silverman|May 09, 2022
   
   This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features a young rockstar
   taking the benefits industry by storm – Jessica Du Bois, Vice President of
   Business Development at Risk Strategies Company, out of the Northern Virginia
   area, is going to blow your mind!
   
   

 * LYING ON THE FLOOR GRIEVING = A BOOK AND A PRACTICE — WITH ESTHER PIPOLY
   
   David Saltzman|May 09, 2022
   
   This week's episode gives insight into the necessity of having the right
   support to help you navigate the complexity of things that occur before and
   after a loss.
   
   

 * News
   
   WALGREENS TO PAY $683M TO SETTLE FLORIDA OPIOID LAWSUIT
   
   Amanda Bronstad|May 09, 2022
   
   Walgreens is the final defendant to settle in Florida’s opioid case, bringing
   the state’s total litigation wins to more than $3 billion.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   HOW TO COMBAT WORKPLACE RISKS IN A DISTRIBUTED WORKFORCE
   
   David Wald|May 09, 2022
   
   Remote or distributed work can create new kinds of unsafe or unmonitored work
   environments and introduce outside risk and complexity,
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   EMBRACE YOUR INNER START-UP
   
   Kevin Trokey|May 09, 2022
   
   We could all benefit from operating with the energy and excitement that is
   more common in startup businesses.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   3 STRATEGIES TO CURB SKYROCKETING COSTS FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS
   
   Jennifer Bollinger|May 09, 2022
   
   Employers should consider actively helping employees manage and maintain
   chronic conditions to improve their quality of life and control costs.
   
   
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THE BURNOUT EPIDEMIC: WHY EMPLOYERS MUST ADDRESS WORK-RELATED BURNOUT & HOW
TELEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAN HELP

From MeMD

Two-thirds of workers are experiencing burnout at work. Help your employer
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health solution guaranteed to lower absenteeism and improve productivity at a
low cost.

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THE MISSING PIECE IN EMPLOYEE CANCER BENEFITS

From GRAIL, LLC

In the current benefits landscape for self-insured employers, solutions exist to
help you and your employees navigate an increasingly complex oncology process.
Download this guide to learn more.

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THE HIDDEN COSTS OF COVID-19 FOR EMPLOYER HEALTHCARE BUDGETING

From Alight Solutions

Find out how you should plan and budget differently for healthcare in 2021 due
to the coronavirus.

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LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR PHARMACY BENEFIT PROGRAM? HERE'S HOW.

From Gallagher

With prescription drug spend driving healthcare costs, organizations need to
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from your investment.

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BREAKING THE BARRIER TO BETTER HEALTHCARE

From Embold Health

Pointing your employees to the best doctors pays off for everyone.

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DETECT AND PROTECT: KEEPING EMPLOYEES SAFE FROM HIDDEN THREATS

From IDX

The trick to early detection is keeping up with the latest trends in identity
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HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT AS AN HR LEADER

From Healthee

Refer to this guide as a resource any time you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
Feel free to share with your colleagues - many of these tips can be used in
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BENEFITS OPTIMIZATION: HOW SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS & OMNICHANNEL
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WORKFORCE WELL-BEING FOR EMPLOYER CLIENTS

From Guardian

Optimization is about offering the right benefits to the right workers through
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supplemental health benefits that help support their employees’ overall
well-being.

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DETECT AND PROTECT: KEEPING CLIENTS' EMPLOYEES SAFE FROM HIDDEN THREATS

From IDX

Download this quick-reference guide to help your clients detect and protect
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BENEFITS OPTIMIZATION: HOW SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS & OMNICHANNEL
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WORKFORCE WELL-BEING

From Guardian

Supplemental health benefits help support employees’ overall well-being
including their financial health. Optimization is about offering the right
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BENEFITS BY THE NUMBERS 2022

From ArmadaCare

Know the numbers that are influencing the benefits industry.

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DOS AND DON'TS FOR CONVERSATIONS WITH WORKING PARENTS

From Maven Clinic

Use this guide to make sure you choose the right words when engaging employees
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PARENTS AT THE BEST WORKPLACES: THE LARGEST-EVER STUDY OF WORKING PARENTS

From Maven Clinic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the problems working parents face into the
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8 BEST PRACTICES FROM TOP WORKPLACES FOR PARENTS

From Maven Clinic

Get tips from HR leaders at top companies to help your working parents not just
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5 TIPS TO WIN THE WAR ON TALENT IN 2022

From Healthee

Instead of viewing The Great Resignation negatively, think about it as an
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and thrive. Download this guide and learn 5 ways to attract and retain top
talent by focusing on improving the overall recruiting, hiring and working
experience.

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BROKER GUIDE: YOUR CLIENT WANTS A BETTER SELF-FUNDING EXPERIENCE. NOW WHAT?

From Imagine360

The move to self-funded health plans used to be a mostly behind-the-scenes
accounting determination. Now it’s a strategic and deliberate decision with
operational impacts across a company, with experience being front and center.
Download this guide and learn three steps to improving your strategy -- plus
helpful client conversation checklists.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SIMPLIFIED: A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

From ArmadaCare

There’s a lot more to supplemental health insurance than you might think. For
instance, voluntary plans aren’t the only type available on the market.

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TIPS FOR YOUR SMALL EMPLOYER CLIENTS TO PLAN & ACHIEVE A DIGITAL CARE
TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY

From Teladoc Health

Download this white paper to help your small employer clients identify their
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HR TO THE RESCUE: HOW TO DEFEND EMPLOYEE PRIVACY & REDUCE CYBER RISK WITH
IDENTITY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION BENEFITS

From IDX

An important part of your job as an HR professional is to help safeguard
employee privacy and reduce the risk of cyber threats in your organization. This
white paper outlines steps to demonstrate to your employees (and executives)
that you value the privacy and security of sensitive, critical information.

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HELP YOUR EMPLOYER CLIENTS REDUCE CYBER RISK WITH IDENTITY & PRIVACY PROTECTION
BENEFITS

From IDX

More than 1/2 of the U.S. adult population has had their personal information
hacked. With continued dependence on remote work, this statistic is especially
concerning for your employer clients. Download this white paper to learn how
privacy-focused identity protection benefits can help your clients.

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HOW PEOS ADD VALUE FOR BROKERS & YOUR CLIENTS

From Justworks

Show value to your clients by referring them to the right PEO to help them
streamline their HR operations + broaden your benefits portfolio!

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TELEHEALTH, COVID-19 AND HEALTH EQUITY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE FUTURE

From MeMD

The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way Americans access healthcare, and
telehealth popularity has soared. Telehealth not only saves employers on
benefits costs, but it also closes the gap in healthcare inequity. Download this
white paper to help your clients offer competitive benefits in the digital age.

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A LOOK BEHIND THE HDHP/HSA CURTAIN

From ArmadaCare

HDHPs have been putting too much financial strain on employees, however, are
HSAs alone really an effective solution for your clients?

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UNDERSTANDING CLIENT CONCERNS IN 2022 - A CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

From Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.

How are your clients addressing the biggest labor challenges of 2022? What role
can competitive health benefits play in overcoming these obstacles? Explore the
answers to these questions and more from a customer’s perspective, and discover
new ways to help your clients achieve their workforce goals.

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WHY THE SECRET TO SAVING TIME, MONEY & RESOURCES LIES WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE
BENEFITS

From Healthee

When properly utilized, healthcare benefits are one of the most valuable
offerings at your company. Download this white paper and learn how to help
employees unlock their healthcare benefits and experience all of the
organizational upsides without adding more work to your plate.

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MIND, BODY AND WALLET: WELL-BEING IN THE PANDEMIC ERA FOR YOUR WORKFORCE

From Guardian

Do you know depression is the fastest growing cause of disability claims among
working adults?* While well-being benefits were formerly “nice-to-have,” they
are now a requirement to thrive. This in-depth study reveals recent trends in
the benefits that workers value most and how your company can accommodate
employees’ expectations in 2022 and beyond.

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CARVE-OUT COVERAGE: A CLOSER LOOK AT EXCEPTED BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

Carve-out coverage is a powerful way to help clients manage overall health plan
costs. But to start, it is important to have an understanding of excepted
benefits. This interactive infographic explores the four categories and how they
can help.

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PIONEERING A SUCCESSFUL WHOLE-PERSON STRATEGY: BETTER OUTCOMES AND IMPROVED
MEMBER EXPERIENCE

From Teladoc Health

Download this case study to learn about a cost-effective, clinically proven
program your employer clients can use to support employees with common
conditions including diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidemia, or who need help
with weight management, diabetes prevention or mental health.

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STAYING CONNECTED: ENHANCING THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF HR THROUGH BENEFIT TECHNOLOGY

From Clarity Benefit Solutions

Companies are increasingly utilizing cloud-based software and applications to
automate repetitive tasks so HR teams can be freed up to handle more sensitive
issues with employees such as health and safety guidelines, vaccination and
health statuses. Download this ebook to help your employer partners learn how
they can embrace benefits technology to enhance the human element of HR, free up
valuable HR resources, and attract and retain top talent with personalized
benefits.

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AN HR'S GUIDE TO IDENTITY & PRIVACY BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF ALL AGES

From IDX

No matter the age, everyone is vulnerable to digital identity and privacy
threats. Discover how to protect your diverse community of employees.

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HELP YOUR CLIENTS WITH IDENTITY & PRIVACY BENEFITS TO PROTECT THEIR EMPLOYEES OF
ALL AGES

From IDX

No matter the age, everyone is vulnerable to identity and privacy threats.
Discover how to help protect your clients’ diverse community of employees.

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MIND, BODY AND WALLET: WORKFORCE WELL-BEING IN THE PANDEMIC ERA

From Guardian

Do you know depression is the fastest growing cause of disability claims among
working adults?* While well-being benefits were formerly “nice-to-have,” they
can now be considered a requirement to thrive. This in-depth study reveals
recent trends in the benefits that workers value most and how companies and
their brokers can help accommodate employee expectations in 2022 and beyond.

Download Resource ›



2022 HOT TRENDS IN BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

Now a new year is here. What will it take for companies to thrive in 2022? In
this guide, we share four hot 2022 trends that advisers and employers should pay
attention to. Each one includes key data and what you can do right now to meet
changing needs.

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TOP 6 CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR BETTER BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

This conversation starter guide for better benefits will walk you through six
simple ways to start a productive conversation with your clients that will add
value and position you as their broker of choice. Download now to stay ahead in
2022.

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WHAT TYPE OF BROKER ARE YOU?

From ArmadaCare

There are five different approaches and consulting types when it comes to
working with employers on benefits. Identify which type you fall into and learn
fresh ideas from the other approaches in this guide.

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WIN THE TALENT WAR: THE RECRUITING-RETENTION-BENEFITS CONNECTION

From ArmadaCare

Competing successfully in today’s labor market means moving away from reactive
recruitment practices that are overly reliant on compensation. Instead, take a
more strategic approach with innovative add-on health benefits that complement
core benefits and can be tailored to the needs and wants of a diverse workforce.
Download this guide to learn how.

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HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY: THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES, LOWER COSTS AND
HEALTHIER EMPLOYEES

From ConsumerMedical, an Alight company

Recent surveys show that 98% of HR leaders and C-suite decision makers said they
plan to offer new and expanded benefits to support their workers in 2022. This
eBook offers a proven approach to benefits that will decrease your costs and
increase employee engagement, productivity and satisfaction.

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OPTIMIZE DECISION SUPPORT PROGRAMS RESULTS THROUGH SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

From ConsumerMedical, an Alight company

Requiring participation in surgery decision support programs can save your
company money and employee satisfaction remains high!

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TELEHEALTH BUYER'S GUIDE FOR BROKERS

From MeMD, a part of the Walmart Health family

Get tips on how to pick the right telehealth partner for your clients and their
employees.

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WHY CLIENTS SHOULD RETHINK HEALTH BENEFITS WITH FIRST-DOLLAR COVERAGE

From Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.

Financial barriers can make proper healthcare difficult to get. Help clients
remove barriers for their employees.

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STATE OF WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE: 6 INSIGHTS

From Optum

The changes brought about by the pandemic are here to stay. Find out how to
commit to stronger, better health and wellness (H&W) benefits.

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HOW DIGITAL HEALTH CAN HELP YOUR CLIENTS TACKLE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART
DISEASE

From Hello Heart

Discover how your clients can help their workforce take control of their heart
health and blood pressure.

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HOW DIGITAL HEALTH CAN HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES TACKLE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART
DISEASE

From Hello Heart

Discover how you can help your employees take control of their heart health and
blood pressure.

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3 BENEFIT TRAPS TO AVOID: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR BROKERS

From ArmadaCare

As your clients deal with new and old challenges, they need your help to ensure
they don’t get stuck in benefits traps.

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FIND THE BENEFIT SWEET SPOT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

From ArmadaCare

The sweet spot is when all factors combine to give you the best results. It’s
tough to find when it comes to your healthcare benefits, but with many employees
looking for new jobs, it’s essential.

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BOOST THE USE OF VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

From Transamerica Employee Benefits

Download this flowchart to help your employer clients & their employees make the
most of their voluntary benefits packages.

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BUILDING EQUITY INTO HEALTH PLAN DESIGN: A QUICKSTART GUIDE FOR BROKERS

From Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.

Download this guide to teach your employer clients how to build equity into
their health plans with MERPs, which allow employers to pay for their employees’
qualified medical expenses on a pre-tax basis, and provide cost certainty for
employers and reduce or eliminate upfront medical expenses for employees and
their families.

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FINDING THE BENEFIT SWEET SPOT

From ArmadaCare

The sweet spot is when all factors involved combine to give you the best
results. It’s tough to find when it comes to healthcare benefits, but with many
employees looking for new jobs, it’s more essential than ever.

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THE EVOLVING ROLE OF TELEHEALTH BENEFITS IN A POST-COVID WORLD

From MeMD

Help your clients meet expectations of today’s workforces while controlling
costs and improving productivity.

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BROKER'S PLAYBOOK: 4 PLAYS TO EXCEED CLIENT EXPECTATIONS

From ArmadaCare

Get smart plays and broker-tested tips to ensure you give clients what they want
before they want it.

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A BETTER APPROACH TO SUPPORTING CLIENTS' EMPLOYEES' MENTAL HEALTH

From Teladoc Health

As clients look to improve mental health benefits, the typical employee
assistance program (EAP) may not be enough.

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4 POST-PANDEMIC PAIN POINTS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM

From ArmadaCare

Download this essential guide so you can help solve the top four pain points
your clients are facing today.

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A BROKER'S GUIDE TO CHRONIC CARE

From Teladoc Health

To help clients cut benefits costs, it’s essential to focus efforts on the
biggest cost driver: chronic conditions.

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BENEFIT CHANGES ARE HARD. COMPLEMENTING BENEFITS IS EASY.

From ArmadaCare

Help your clients solve today's workforce problems using complementary benefits.

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IT'S STILL POSSIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH YESTERDAY'S 100% MEDICAL PLAN

From ArmadaCare

Use this infographic to show clients how to layer on the right coverage for
routine and unexpected medical expenses.

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BUILDING YOUR BENEFITS STACK

From ArmadaCare

As you help clients build a better benefits strategy, flexibility is key.

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SHOW CLIENTS THE ADVANTAGES OF A NOVEL SOLUTION OVER A TRADITIONAL HRA

From Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.

Offer a unique option for clients unhappy with traditional high deductible
health plan options and looking for better ways to cut costs.

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BENEFIT COMPARISON: ONE CLEAR WINNER

From ArmadaCare

There are a wide range of supplemental benefit options available. Show clients
what choice makes the most sense.

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A PATH TOWARDS PROTECTION AND GROWTH

From MassMutual

Explore these resources from MassMutual to help your clients charter a path
towards long-term financial security.

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REDUCING THE STRESS OF A CHRONIC ILLNESS

From MassMutual

Offer employees an additional wellness benefit at no cost to the employer.

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