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Self-Funded vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: What’s The Difference?

January 5, 2026

Did you know the cost of individual health insurance coverage has skyrocketed 84% since 2010? It’s true: According to the…

How to Reduce Healthcare Costs for Employers and Labor Funds Through Smarter Plan Administration

December 2, 2025

Rising healthcare costs continue to put pressure on employers and labor funds, with premiums increasing year after year according to…

Third Party Administrator and Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?

October 28, 2025

Topics Covered in This Article Third Party Administrator and Health Insurance: What’s the Difference? Understanding Third Party Administrators (TPAs) What…

Provider Network Management as a Competitive Advantage for Regional Carriers

October 23, 2025

The healthcare landscape is changing, and so are the expectations of employer groups and members. As large national payers continue…

How a Nationwide Provider Network Improves Access and Controls Costs

September 30, 2025

For TPAs and regional carriers, selecting the right nationwide provider network is critical to delivering consistent access and controlling costs.…

The Waiting Game: Why Urban Residents Are Struggling Most to Access In-Network Care

September 29, 2025

Urban residents lead the way in delayed care and urgent care reliance — a wake-up call for how we define…

How Labor Funds Can Maximize the Value of Benefits Administration Outsourcing

September 26, 2025

Labor health and welfare funds are facing growing pressure to manage costs, stay compliant, and keep members satisfied with their…

Leasing a Healthcare Provider Network: What TPAs and Smaller Carriers Need to Know

August 29, 2025

As a fund administrator or employer, you play a key role in making sure your clients and their members have…

What Is Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) — and Is It Right for Your Workforce?

August 29, 2025

When it comes to offering health benefits, businesses now have more choices than ever — and sometimes, even more questions.…

Struggling With Claims Management? Why Union Plans Need a Labor-Focused TPA

July 25, 2025

Let’s face it: dealing with claims management isn’t exactly the highlight of running a union benefit fund. But that doesn’t…

How to Evaluate Healthcare Network Solutions for Self-Funded Employers

June 25, 2025

For self-funded employers, and the TPAs and regional carriers that support them, healthcare network solutions play a critical role in…

Loyal but Looking: Why Even Satisfied Home Healthcare Workers May Still Walk

June 24, 2025

You’ve built a team that loves what they do-but they’re still ready to leave if benefits fall short. Here’s what…