Many employers have implemented a Centers of Excellence (COE) model in an effort to improve the quality of care for employees and reduce procedures caused by misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatment. COEs have been designated as world class centers around the country,...
Each year the cost for healthcare continues to rise exponentially for employers, with no end in sight. The U.S. still consistently leads the world in per-capita healthcare costs, and still lags shockingly far behind many other countries in the quality of health care...
If U.S. healthcare costs were the GDP of a country in 2019, it could have ranked 5th in the world, behind Germany with a GDP of $3.8 trillion and ahead of India with a GDP of $2.9 trillion. In 2017, the U.S. spent 18% of the country’s GDP on health care. Expenditures...
Open enrollment arrived like an ambush and was gone faster than a cappuccino order. Preparing for the time sensitive event carried significant importance that ultimately impacted the well-being and quality of life for the district employees and their families. A...
In today’s market, top talent is in short supply, and creating the right culture is critical for success. Giving employees a sense of value and appreciation through great benefits has been proven to increase retention and improve performance. According to the SHRM...