Case Study: Developing New Distribution Channels

Challenge: Deviating from the status quo  Healthcare costs are rising at 7% each year, and employer health insurance premiums are not immune to the rising prices. Employers are looking for innovative solutions to cut costs and lean on their brokers to provide guidance on strategies to implement. One strategy available to self-funded employers is reference-based […]

Case Study: Testing a Care Navigation Service

Challenge: Home health care is complex to navigate Navigating home healthcare is complex, from choosing the right provider for your specific needs to understanding what is covered by your insurance. The complexity compounds when you’re in the middle of a health emergency and you don’t have a plan in place. Our client wanted to reduce […]

Your Strategic Plan is Set. Now What?

By Sarah Brennan | August 2024 Congratulations on completing your annual strategic plan! Now: how do you transform that impressive document into tangible results?  Many organizations find themselves overwhelmed at this stage, unsure of how to bridge the gap between planning and execution. Luckily, there are some small activities you can be doing now to […]

Case Study: Strategic Insights for Broker Channel Success

Challenge: Converting interest to closed deals. Our client was struggling to convert high initial buyer interest into closed deals. They offer personalized programs for weight management, mindfulness, and movement that improve participants’ physical and emotional health. They also provide access to GLP-1s through certified obesity medicine doctors. Our client wanted to capitalize on the current interest […]

Creating a Competitive Edge with Robust Parental Leave Benefits

Jennifer Sheridan | August 2024 We all value time spent with friends and family. But in the United States, paid family and parental leave isn’t a given. Federal legislation mandates unpaid leave for the birth of a child, a personal illness, or to be a caregiver for a sick family member – but only for […]

Eight Effective Strategies for Selling to Employee Benefits Consultants 

By Steve Herman | August 2024  Selling into the employee benefits space is a high-stakes endeavor. Benefits consultants operate in a complex ecosystem characterized by a saturated market and rising costs. Successfully navigating this landscape requires solutions providers to possess a deep understanding of their clients’ unique challenges.  We connected with members of our RAD […]

CMS Updates the Hospital Price Transparency Rule

By Vandana Macha | August 2024 Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and many people don’t know what’s included in those costs.  In 2023, employers spent an average of $8,435 on single coverage annual premiums, an increase in 7% from the previous year. They want to understand these costs and find ways to reduce them. In 2021, […]

The Benefits Trailblazer Awards Applications Are Now Open for 2024

Archetype announced that applications for the fourth annual Benefits Trailblazer Awards are now open through September 20, 2024. The awards highlight the future-focused products, tools, and vendors that provide a human-centric approach to the employee benefits industry and positively impact employees’ ability to lead healthy, resilient, and fulfilling lives. Applicants will be judged across four […]

Designing Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce 

By Jennifer Sheridan, Associate | July 2024  It’s not (only) about the money. Employee benefits have become increasingly important to the American workforce and serve as a critical tool for employers to improve productivity, retention, and engagement. Employees say better benefits are the second leading reason for switching jobs, trailing only after higher pay. With […]

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 […]