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Centers of Excellence in Healthcare: What They Are and How Multiemployer Funds Use Them
When a member of your Fund needs a hip replacement, a cancer diagnosis worked up, or cardiac care managed, where…
Leased Networks: A Flexible Option for Self-Funded Health Plans
For a multiemployer health plan or Taft-Hartley Fund, building a proprietary provider network is rarely a realistic option. Direct contracting…
The Dark Side of Independent Dispute Resolution: How Some Providers Are Exploiting the No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act was passed in 2020 with a clear goal: protect patients from unexpected bills when they receive…
Multiemployer Plan Administration: A Practical Overview
A multiemployer plan is not a corporate health plan with a union membership list attached to it. It is a…
Union Health Insurance: What Fund Trustees Need to Know
Most fund trustees step into their role overseeing a health plan they did not design. The structure was already in…
Taft-Hartley Funds: A Strategic Guide for Labor Leaders
When a union officer or Labor representative takes a seat on a Taft-Hartley Fund’s board of trustees, they often arrive…
The Hidden Challenges of Health Plan Administration in Self Funded Plans
Health plan administration plays a central role in the performance and stability of self-funded health plans. It touches every critical…
Taft-Hartley Plan Administration: A Practical Guide
Taft-Hartley benefit plans play a critical role in delivering healthcare and other benefits to union members and their families. These…
What to Look for in Third Party Administrator Companies: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right third party administrator company (TPA) is one of the most important decisions a self-funded organization can make.…
The Role of a TPA in a Successful ICHRA Implementation
As more employers explore ICHRAs to bring predictability to healthcare spending without limiting employee choice, benefits consultants are increasingly being…
4 Key Trends Impacting Self-Funded Health Plans in 2026
What 2025 Changed for Self-Funded Plans As we start 2026, the healthcare landscape for self-funded organizations has never been more…
TPA Insurance Services: How They Support Health Plans, Members, and Cost Control
The term TPA insurance is often used by employers, fund administrators, and plan sponsors who are trying to better understand…