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Investing in Employee Well-being: Goodroot CEO Michael Waterbury’s Perspective with KFFN

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No employer wants their team members to be in medical debt. But in today’s healthcare landscape, simply having health insurance is not enough to protect employees from financial hardship. Goodroot CEO Michael Waterbury talks healthcare navigation and outlines a key shift in thinking that helps overcome this dynamic. Transcript: I think the thing that people don’t necessarily think of […]

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WENG Radio Spotlight: Emry health advisor discusses navigating healthcare costs

Benefit Navigation, Employer Groups, Hospital Financial Assistance / alyssa@newparkcreative.com

In this WENG radio interview, one of our health advisors breaks down the equation that makes care navigation so necessary in today’s benefits marketplace. Transcript: I think employers for a long time have known the value of caring for the people that serve their customers. And that’s why employee benefits plans exist in the first

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Toolkit: What every employer needs to know about hospital financial assistance

Benefit Navigation, Employer Groups, Health Plans, Hospital Financial Assistance / alyssa@newparkcreative.com

2024 Goodroot survey results: What we uncovered We surveyed 2,000 American adults to gauge medical debt prevalence and level of awareness and experience concerning hospital financial assistance programs. We then isolated results to focus specifically on those with commercial, employer-sponsored coverage. $17,393 Average amount employers spent on health benefits for family coverage per employee in

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Boost Employee Satisfaction with Hospital Financial Assistance

Benefit Navigation, Brokers & Consultants, Employer Groups, Hospital Financial Assistance, Member Engagement, Third Party Admins / Shawna Skwarek

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? 

Associations & Nonprofits, Benefit Navigation, Bill Review, Brokers & Consultants, Employer Groups, Health Plans, Hospital Financial Assistance, Member Engagement, Third Party Admins / Shawna Skwarek

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

Associations & Nonprofits, Benefit Navigation, Brokers & Consultants, Employer Groups, Hospital Financial Assistance, Third Party Admins / Shawna Skwarek

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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An Employer’s Guide To Leveraging Care Navigation & Hospital Financial Assistance To Craft Affordable Benefits

2024 Benefits Guide: Eliminating Medical Debt for Your Employees

Associations & Nonprofits, Benefit Navigation, Bill Review, Brokers & Consultants, Hospital Financial Assistance, Medication Guidance, Member Engagement, Negotiation, Third Party Admins / Shawna Skwarek

Discover effective strategies to eradicate medical debt burdens for your employees and foster financial wellness.

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Discover how Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) programs can alleviate employee medical debt while helping employers manage healthcare costs.

3 Things Every Employer Needs to Know about Hospital Financial Assistance

Benefit Navigation, Brokers & Consultants, Employer Groups, Health Plans, Hospital Financial Assistance, Third Party Admins / Shawna Skwarek

Discover how Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) programs can alleviate employee medical debt while helping employers manage healthcare costs. Learn from Goodroot’s survey findings, offering insights crucial for supporting employee well-being and financial stability.

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