Health Insurers Pledge to Simplify Prior Authorization

In a major announcement, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) said that more than 50 major insurers — including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and various regional Blue Cross Blue Shield plans — have pledged to significantly streamline the prior authorization process and improve the patient care experience. This shift could bring relief to more than 250 million…

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Don’t Wait for a Leak to Replace Your Roof

It’s one of the biggest and most costly mistakes homeowners make: They pay no mind to an aging roof until they see a leak from the inside. But by the time water damage becomes visible from inside the home, there may already be extensive rot and mildew between the ceiling and roof. Suddenly, instead of…

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Calculating the Cost of Workplace Injuries

It’s no secret that workplace accidents can cost your company dearly. There’s not only the loss of an employee who has to take time off work for treatment and recovery but also the hiring and training costs for a replacement, the risk of citations and fines by OSHA, and the likelihood of increased workers’ comp…

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Pay Attention to Policy Milestones to Reduce Workers’ Comp Costs

Once they have paid their annual premium, many employers pay scant attention to their workers’ comp policy until the renewal date starts closing in. Unfortunately, that’s not the best time to attempt to control costs. The Workers’ Comp Quarterly Claims Review Process Because workers’ comp is one of the most loss-sensitive insurance policies, and as…

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New Law Expands Mandatory Paid Sick Leave in California

With group health plan open enrollment nearly upon us, employers should be focusing on driving engagement so that their employees can make informed decisions about their health insurance options. We want to help you help your employees understand all of their options so that they can purchase a plan that is appropriate for their situation.…

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You’re Responsible for Employees Driving on the Job

Many business owners don’t think twice when asking a worker to run to the office supply store, to the bank or run another errand for the company while on the clock. But as soon as that employee enters their personal vehicle on a trip for your business, you automatically become vicariously liable for their actions.…

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New Law Prevents 9 Million Surprise Medical Bills

As many as 9 million surprise medical bills have been prevented since January due to the impact of the No Surprises Act, according to a new report. This is the first data that indicates the law, aimed at eliminating surprise medical billing for patients getting emergency treatment, is working. The number of claims subject to…

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