How alternate funding and tools can help control small group health plans
Today’s health care is riddled with complex plan designs and rigorous government regulations, but a new concept is helping identify current and future risk, influence behavior and control costs. Aaron Ochs of JRG Advisors shares how strategic analysis and risk management are being used in the small group health insurance market.
Cyber security basics and legal considerations for a good program
Think of all the interlinked systems that businesses use to access and transmit data. Valuable and sensitive confidential information is funneled through these conduits. Without protection, it is vulnerable to theft. Learn how to set up processes to protect electronic information from Edward G. Rice of Sherrard, German & Kelly P.C.
Seven reasons why online benefits administration makes a lot of cents
Not long ago, the main reason employers weren’t converting to online-based benefits enrollment was the cost. Now the opposite is true. Ryan Smith, a sales executive with eBenefit Solutions, a part of UMPC Health Plan, gives reasons to switch — and every single one leads to cost savings.
Mezzanine capital serves a purpose for those who know how to use it
Mezzanine debt can provide flexible, longer term capital, which is less expensive and dilutive than equity. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman discusses the situations in which mezzanine capital can be leveraged as well as what criteria those who borrow mezzanine capital must meet in order to qualify for it.
Community Research Partners learns how to run as a business
Community Research Partners has transitioned from being a traditional nonprofit with grant-funded projects to a social enterprise.
How to ensure you’re getting the most out of your accountant
Not all accountants are created equal. Learn the signs that indicate an accountant isn’t doing as much as he or she could to help move your business forward, from Clarus Partners’ Kirk Trowbridge. And when those signs become apparent, it’s time to part ways.
A journey of cultural transformation
I was honored to join Henry Schein Animal Health nearly two years ago, fully aware that, in order to take an established, successful company and make it even better, changes were necessary.
How to couple event experiences and social media to drive engagement
Social is an important complement to support and strengthen a well-executed experiential campaign. It can take face-to-face interactions and amplify their reach and consumer engagement in the digital space. Drew McCartt of Event Marketing Strategies explains how to do this successfully.
Get creative with your work-life flexibility
When I became a partner at Moody Nolan 20 years ago, our architecture firm — like many professional services firms — had no maternity leave policy. I worked hard, in collaboration with others, to change that.
Women in business: Look the part. Live the part.
If you look the part, you live the part. A professional makeover isn’t just about vanity, having the best haircut or giving the perception of trendiness — it’s about building your own brand and taking that much needed time for yourself.