Responding to the Employee Mental Health Crisis
Addressing the Demands of a New Generation in the Workplace By: Avi Raj-Silverman | July 2024 In the aftermath of COVID-19, the word “health” has taken on a broader meaning. Employers are now reevaluating their benefits packages to address holistic aspects of health, including physical, mental, and financial well-being. A focus on overall wellness is […]
What Brokers Really Want from Solutions
Enhancing Broker Engagement with Tailored Data and Clinical Insights By Steve Herman, Executive in Residence | July 2024 In the evolving landscape of employee benefits, companies are increasingly looking for solutions that offer tangible value to both employers and employees. Recent discussions with industry leaders reveal key themes and strategies that can be universally […]
Simone Biles, Mental Health, and the Wellness Revolution
The Evolution Since Tokyo 2020/2021 By Sarah Brennan | July 2024 Remember the Tokyo Olympics? As we were preparing for Simone Biles, gymnastics’ GOAT (Greatest of All Time), to bring home gold for the United States, she made a surprising decision. Biles withdrew from the competition, prioritizing her well-being over medals. This powerful moment sent […]
The Bear
A Masterclass in Operations By Sarah Brennan, Consulting Manager | July 2024 The Bear is more than just a pop-culture sensation – it’s a masterclass in operational excellence disguised as a culinary thrill ride. While the show’s raw energy and Chicago charm are undeniable, it’s the intricate dance of business processes that truly captivates operations […]
Connecting the Dots
Validating Productivity Claims in Employee Benefit Solutions By Steve Herman | July 2024 Many employee benefits solutions promise to boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, and positively impact an employer’s bottom line. However, there is often a gap between these claims and measurable outcomes, which can limit solutions ability to make a compelling ROI case to brokers […]
Putting Patient Trust First
Incentive alignment in value-based models By Jack Roland | July 2024 If you’re familiar with value-based care (VBC) models, you know two things: Preventative measures improve patient outcomes. Ascribing value and intention within VBC models is wildly complicated. As we dig into VBC attribution, complexity continues to ramp up. Experts are constantly looking to […]
Case Study: Augmenting Provider Capacity with Voice Dictation
Challenge: Staff is overwhelmed due to administrative tasks The healthcare industry faces a growing demand for care, but limited staff capacity due to administrative burden. Archetype’s client, a national home health care provider, found caregivers spent 70% of their day on administrative tasks like writing session notes. This reduces time spent delivering care and contributes […]
Winning Workplace Wellness
Three game-changing initiatives for employers By Camryn Suntha | July 2024 Workplace culture is at a turning point: 40% of US employees feel that their job negatively impacts their mental health. Additionally, less than 25% of US workers believe that their organization cares about their well-being. That is a 50% decrease from pre-pandemic levels. Some […]
Drug Prices, Oncology, and the Post-Covid Normal
Solutions to Key Issues from Top Brokers By Vandana Macha | July 2024 In May, a dozen leading brokers met in Texas to discuss some of the thorniest issues the employee benefits industry is facing: Minimizing pharmaceutical costs Implementing effective population health strategies Addressing the challenges of the new world of work These decision-makers belong […]
Sharing and Safeguarding Healthcare Data
Shared data is key to ensuring patients receive effective care – but raises the stakes for provider, payer, and vendor cybersecurity. By Kate Purschke | May 2024 More than 10 weeks after the Change Healthcare cyberattack, patients, providers, and the US government are still learning about the causes and consequences of the incident. UnitedHealth Group […]