In recent years, the healthcare landscape has witnessed a significant trend – the rise of vertical integration. This phenomenon involves consolidating different stages of the healthcare supply chain, with entities like health insurance companies acquiring pharmacy benefit managers and hospitals absorbing independent medical practices.

Between the recent Healthcare Super Bowl commercial, Mark Cuban interviews, and celebrity endorsements, Healthcare Transparency remains a hot topic and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. 

In addition to your other CFO or HR responsibilities, you're now in charge of finding and implementing the employee benefits program for your company. First, congratulations! This is a powerful position to be in where you can truly impact your employees' financial, physical, and emotional well-being.

We are thrilled to announce that Chelsea Ryckis, President of Ethos Benefits, was honored as the Most Innovative Consultant of the Year for 2024 at the Annual +You Awards Banquet on February 6, 2024, in Puerto Rico.

In the intricate realm of healthcare benefits, voices calling for change and transparency often struggle to be heard. Consultants tirelessly advocate for more transparent, fair, and affordable healthcare solutions, but their messages are sometimes brushed aside. Enter Mark Cuban, a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success and innovation. If the earnest appeals of consultants have yet to sway you, maybe it’s time to lend an ear to what Cuban has to say.

One important aspect in healthcare benefits is Gag Clause Compliance, which is essential for understanding your healthcare coverage. Let’s break down what Gag Clause Compliance means for you and your employer-sponsored health plan.