Open enrollment decisions are tested when the first medical bill arrives. Learn how employers can support employees facing high out-of-pocket costs—and shape trust in their benefits.
As healthcare costs outpace wages, employers can’t rely on cost-shifting alone. Tools that help employees manage medical bills are now a core part of a competitive benefits strategy.
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Over-the-counter (OTC) medications often seem harmless, given their easy accessibility and perceived safety. However, these drugs may unknowingly complicate medical conditions and interact with prescribed medications given to you by your healthcare provider, leading to increased healthcare costs for payers. Clinical pharmacists, with their expertise in medication management and drug-disease interactions, play a pivotal role
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A recent CBS MoneyWatch article on tactics for reducing consumer debt quoted Nick McLaughlin, a strategic advisor at Emry who also used to work in debt collection, in the section on medical debt.
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Imagine a business owner, whether at the helm of a promising startup or steering a well-established corporation, grappling with the day-to-day complexities of operations.
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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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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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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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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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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