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Lawfirms “grooming” employees to sue their employers…

Lawfirms "grooming" employees to sue their employers... I’ve been discreetly saying to employers for quite a while, that their fiduciary responsibilities that exist within the health insurance plan/program are substantial, and that law firms are preparing for employee-driven class action lawsuits against them.  ...

Overpaying for Groceries? A Parable of the Modern Healthcare System

Overpaying for Groceries? A Parable of the Modern Healthcare System Let's embark on a little imaginative journey. Close your eyes and picture this: your employer is now responsible for withholding a portion of your salary, not for taxes, not for insurance, but for… buying your groceries. Sounds unusual, doesn't ...

The Renewal Ritual – No wonder you hate it….

The Renewal Ritual - No wonder you hate it.... Ah yes!  The great health insurance renewal ritual is upon us again!  A time-honored tradition where companies, employees, and providers alike gather around a towering bonfire of paperwork, praying to the deities of deductibles and premiums. The process ...

Time to “Tier” and “Steer”

Time to "Tier" and "Steer" Texas House Bill 711 | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00711F.pdf#navpanes=0 What it means for the future of health plans in the State of Texas HB711 immediately went into effect on June 12, 2023 after receiving far more than the 2/3 votes in the House and Senate ...

Game-Changing Legislation for Texas Employers

Game-Changing Legislation for Texas Employers House Bill 711 (HB 711) passed 146-0 in the Texas House, and only received ONE “nay” vote in the Senate.  HB 711 is effective immediately, and addresses anti-competitive practices in the healthcare industry we’ve been addressing for several years now. Read ...

Shooting An Elephant

Shooting An Elephant In 1936, George Orwell wrote an essay about a British officer who was stationed in Burma that was called upon to shoot an aggressive elephant near a village.  Now, we don’t know if this is a true story or not, but it really doesn’t matter.  Many even believe Orwell is telling a story ...

Eli Lilly Slashes Insulin Price

Eli Lilly slashes insulin prices, but are they losing? Last week, Eli Lilly announced it would slash prices on its’ insulin products by 70%, bringing the price of Insulin Lispro to $35.  This is good news for consumers, especially those who are uninsured or covered under High Deductible Health Plans.  ...