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. ...
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Overpaying for Groceries? A Parable of the Modern Healthcare System
Overpaying for Groceries? A Parable of the Modern Healthcare SystemLet'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 ...
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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 ...
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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=0What it means for the future of health plans in the State of TexasHB711 immediately went into effect on June 12, 2023 after receiving far more than the 2/3 votes in the House and Senate ...
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Game-Changing Legislation for Texas Employers
Game-Changing Legislation for Texas EmployersHouse 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 ...
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Shooting An Elephant
Shooting An ElephantIn 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 ...
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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. ...
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