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Analyzing the Individual Marketplace for Health Benefits Amid COVID-19
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with John Barkett, MBA, senior director of Policy Affairs in Benefits Delivery and Administration for Willis Towers Watson, on the current outlook of individual markets in private exchange solutions amid the pandemic.
The ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty among employers nationwide adjusting to this new normal. Notably, viable health care coverage has emerged as an essential necessity, with employees seeking favorable benefits. A recent analysis by Willis Towers Watson indicates that individual markets, once characterized as volatile, have emerged as an option now associated with stability and growth.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with John Barkett, MBA, senior director of Policy Affairs in Benefits Delivery and Administration for Willis Towers Watson, on the current outlook of individual markets in private exchange solutions amid the pandemic.
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Navigating Sport-Related Neurospine Injuries, Surgery, and Managed Care
February 25th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Arthur L. Jenkins III, MD, FACS, CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine, to explore the intersection of advanced surgical care for sport-related neurospine injuries and managed care systems.
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ERISA Industry Committee Sues Minnesota Over PBM Law
January 3rd 2025The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Industry Committee filed a legal challenge against the Minnesota Department of Commerce, arguing that Minnesota’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Licensure and Regulation Act illegally interfered with employer-sponsored health plans by restricting plan design options and increasing costs.
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Varied Access: The Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage Divide
February 18th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.
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Contributor: The Diabetes Vendor Resource Guide—A Useful Directory for Employers
November 13th 2024Employees living with diabetes often face unique challenges, such as managing blood sugar levels, balancing medication, and preventing complications, all while maintaining their professional responsibilities. This condition can lead to increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and rising health care costs.
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