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2027 Healthcare Price Transparency Rules for Employers: What You Need to Know
Healthcare renewals are climbing, and employers are taking a closer look at what their plans are paying for medical and prescription claims. New federal Transparency in Coverage rules begin rolling out in 2027, aiming to make healthcare pricing easier to access and compare. Learn what's changing, when the requirements take effect, and how self-funded employers can use Medicare benchmarking and claims data to make more informed decisions about healthcare spending.
Sarah Devine
7 min read


Is Insurance The Reason Healthcare Is So Expensive?
Are extreme healthcare costs unavoidable? If you feel like you’re getting ripped off by the healthcare system... You probably are. Read this blog to see why.
Sarah Devine
4 min read


Self-Funding vs. Fully Insured: The Key Differences Employers Must Know
This blog post outlines the key differences between fully insured and self-funded employer health plans. In a fully insured plan, employers pay the same premium each month regardless of how much care employees use. This offers predictability but limits flexibility, hides costs, and leaves little room for savings. A self-funded plan, on the other hand, allows employers to pay only when employees use healthcare services. This approach gives employers more control and better tra
Sarah Devine
2 min read
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