Two Accelerating Contributors to Health Inequity [How Medication Insecurity and Healthcare Homelessness Calls for Better Access to Primary Medical Care]

High Cost of Medication

Unfortunately, pay inequities and lack of access to care are not the only factors preventing socioeconomically disadvantaged groups from realizing health equity. Other barriers include the fact that many often delay or avoid care because they can’t afford to pay the deductible required for high deductible health plans. Many also lack the resources to pay […]

Telehealth Going Forward

As the largest living segment of the population, Millennials will comprise of 75 percent of the workforce within the next six years. It’s no secret their appetite for convenience and technology has driven innovation in every sector, including healthcare. According to Kristi Mitchell of Avalere’s Center for Healthcare Transformation, now that consumers have gotten a […]

Non-Insurance Health Care Alternatives: Building Broker Business and Helping Overlooked Populations

Article: Non-Insurance Health Care Alternatives: Building Broker Business and Helping Overlooked Populations Publication: Benefits Pro Magazine Author: Charlie Geiselhart Because of rising health care expenses, many employers elect to offer their employee populations high deductible health plans (HDHPs), which provide unattractive benefits because of the expenses involved. According to Kaiser Family Foundation, the average premium for family coverage […]

Linking Healthcare Benefits to Workforce Strategy for Small Businesses

HR Rep Going Over Benefits with Employee

Article: Linking Healthcare Benefits to Workforce Strategy for Small Businesses. Publication: America’s Benefit Specialist Magazine Author: Charlie Geiselhart A comprehensive benefits package contributes to a healthy work culture by promoting employees’ physical and mental well-being. It also makes employees feel valued and brings greater peace of mind when they know their families can get the healthcare […]