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Employee Benefits Roll Out Questions

Top Questions Employees Have For HR When New Benefits Roll Out 

See this article by Emry president Derek Fitteron as it originally appeared in HR Excellence Magazine.   A thoughtfully designed healthcare package is a significant milestone for HR leaders. Yet, the real test comes after the rollout. The introduction of new health benefits can send a ripple of confusion through an organization, even when the new […]

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The Impact of Integrating Hospital Financial Assistance into your Benefits

Employer Benefits Redefined: The Impact of Integrating Hospital Financial Assistance into Your Benefits 

In today’s competitive employer landscape, a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Among the many options companies can offer, an integrated hospital financial assistance (HFA) program is an often-overlooked benefit that can have a profound impact on both employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency.  Let’s dive into the advantages of integrating

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Learn how to leverage care navigation and financial assistance for crafting affordable benefits and eliminating medical debt burdens.

What Types of Employers Should Integrate Hospital Financial Assistance Into their Benefits?  

The escalating costs of healthcare have prompted a critical examination of the resources available to mitigate expenses for both employers and employees. Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) programs, mandated for tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, offer free or discounted care for urgent and medically necessary services to eligible individuals. These programs are designed to help both insured and

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Discover the truth about Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) Programs and their potential to alleviate the burden of high healthcare costs.

Lowering Hospital Costs Through Hospital Financial Assistance Programs: Myths & Truths

In a healthcare landscape riddled with high costs and complexity, Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) Programs stand as beacons of hope for many—but remain critically underutilized. While 58% of Americans—including those with commercial insurance—are likely eligible for hospital financial assistance at most hospitals and health systems across the country, our 2024 survey uncovers a widespread gap in

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Unlocking Revenue in Billable Hour Companies Through Healthcare Benefit Navigation 

With the healthcare landscape growing increasingly complex, employees often find themselves dedicating substantial time to healthcare. On average, a family spends about 100 hours annually managing healthcare-related tasks. For a professional like an attorney in Connecticut, charging an average billable rate of $350 per hour, this translates to a staggering $35,000 of what could otherwise

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Transforming Medicare Advantage: The Untapped Power of Hospital Financial Assistance   

In the fiercely competitive Medicare Advantage market, the significance of Medicare Star Ratings has never been more pronounced. These ratings, far more than mere indicators of quality, play a critical role in influencing beneficiaries’ plan choices — choices that are often maintained throughout their retirement years.   The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) annual

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