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## Homepage

- [See Health Benefits in a New Light](/site-root.html): Lucent Health sets the standard in human-focused and data-driven health plan administration. Let's talk. Click for more information., Lucent Health delivers the most powerful combination of compassionate people, innovative platforms, and processes to better serve you.  
Lucent Health delivers the powerful combination (1,080 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Transplant Case Management Improves Outcomes for Self-Insured Employers and Members](/2023/04/transplant-case-management-improves-outcomes/index.html): Although transplants have become increasingly common, they remain risky and expensive. Click to find out the benefits of Transplant Case Management., More than 42,000 organ transplants were performed in the United States in 2022, according to data from the United Network for Organ Sharing. In addition to organ transplants, thousands of patients also received transplants of bone marrow, stem cells and other tissues.
Although transplants have become increasingly common, they remain risky, expensive, and (918 words)
- [Boosting Medication Adherence Decreases Costs, Improves Health Outcomes](/2021/08/boosting-medication-adherence-decreases-costs-improves-health-outcomes.html): Taking medicine when you’re sick may seem like a no-brainer, but for many, it’s not that easy. Click to find out the benefits of boosting medication adherence., When health plan participants fail to take their medications as prescribed, research shows, they are more likely to experience negative health outcomes such as higher rates of hospitalization and increased mortality. Those negative health outcomes also translate into higher costs. And for self-insured health plans, higher costs directly affect the employer’s bottom line.

Taking (714 words)
- [Superior Care Management Decreases Non-emergent ER Utilization](/2021/08/superior-care-management-decreases-non-emergent-er-utilization.html): Rather than spending unnecessary funds on unwarranted ER visits, self-insured plans utilize care coordinators to help participants make better decisions., Too often, patients visit the emergency room (ER) for minor, primary-care treatable conditions such as upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections—and even preventive care. For many people, the ER is the first place they think of to go—even if the condition is not an emergency. When patients with non-emergent conditions visit the ER, it drives up (780 words)
- [Navigating Chronic Disease With Nightly Data](/2020/10/navigating-chronic-disease-with-nightly-data/index.html): Complex care management (CCM) is critical for patients with chronic illnesses. Click to find out more., When an individual is diagnosed with a serious disease or chronic illness such as cancer, diabetes, musculoskeletal disease or cardiovascular disease, it’s common to feel overwhelmed or burdened by the onslaught of information, medications and treatment plans. Plus, complex conditions often mean multiple appointments and specialists, and the last thing a patient wants to (737 words)
- [What’s being done to regulate surprise billing in health care?](/2019/07/whats-being-done-to-regulate-surprise-billing-in-health-care.html): Surprise billing has been a hot topic in the news lately. Click to find out about new regulations., Surprise billing has been a hot topic in the news lately as the current administration is looking to pass legislation in 2019 that will put an end to this widespread, high-cost problem in the health care industry.

How common is it? According to a report published in Modern Healthcare, 1 in (539 words)
- [How Does Percentage of Spend Managed Affect Your Bottom Line?](/2021/09/how-does-percentage-of-spend-managed-affect-your-bottom-line.html): The healthcare spending used under care management is more likely to be cost-effective spending. Click to find out more., Savvy self-insured employers understand that effective care management can help keep their costs down. Care coordinators can guide participants to make cost-effective decisions that will also contribute to positive health outcomes.

But not every plan participant will take advantage of the care management available to them—and those who don’t may make costlier healthcare decisions, such as (686 words)
- [Self-funding opens the door to flexibility](/2015/02/self-funding-opens-the-door-to-flexibility/index.html): There has never been a greater interest in self-funding in the industry. Click to find out why., From what I’ve been seeing in the industry all across the U.S., there has never been a greater interest in self-funding. TPAs are hearing from employers who have looked into the concept before and are ready to get serious about it … we’re also fielding inquiries from employers who are starting to embrace the (442 words)
- [Brokers Can Prove Their Value with Value-Based Pricing](/2020/10/brokers-can-prove-their-value-with-value-based-pricing.html): VBP plans deliver many of the same benefits as previous RBP plans, without negatives like hidden fees and balance billing problems. Click to find out more., If you are an employee benefits broker, you know how challenging today’s healthcare environment is. In a highly competitive industry with a heightened degree of uncertainty because of COVID-19, the pressure is on like never before to prove your value to your customer (the employer).

Value is the key. Employers are in desperate need of innovative (735 words)
- [Cost vs. Quality: How to Get Both](/2015/05/cost-vs-quality-how-to-get-both/index.html): We’re constantly watching the numbers in health care and studying the trends. But it goes much further than analyzing what’s happening in the moment., At Cypress, we’re constantly watching the numbers in health care and studying the trends. But it goes much further than analyzing what’s happening in the moment. We’re focused on taking action … finding solutions to the challenges often associated with rising costs that confront our employer-clients every day.

Consider imaging or radiology tests. In the (491 words)
- [Do hospitals really overcharge for something as simple as a dose of aspirin?](/2015/02/do-hospitals-really-overcharge-for-something-as-simple-as-a-dose-of-aspirin.html): The media reports aren’t exaggerating. We see real instances of this in our claim review process every day. Click to find out more., Yes. The media reports aren’t exaggerating. We see real instances of this in our claim review process every day. The one example I refer to time and again is the $87 shoulder sling. It seems absolutely unthinkable, but a patient was billed this much for a simple sling that cost just $7 when the (381 words)
- [Can a phone-based doctor consultation (telemedicine) really be as effective as a face-to-face visit?](/2015/03/can-a-phone-based-doctor-consultation-telemedicine-really-be-as-effective-as-a-face-to-face-visit.html): Telemedicine is a great advancement. Like most leaps forward though, it doesn’t work for every situation. Click to read more., It’s been quite the progression, hasn’t it? Think back to the time when most traditional doctor visits consisted of house calls. Then we moved to a clinic setting where the patient traveled for care and today we’re re-entering another period of at-home care, but it’s now of the remote, electronic-based variety.

Telemedicine is a great (494 words)
- [Why is medical necessity a factor when reviewing health claims?](/2018/07/why-is-medical-necessity-a-factor-when-reviewing-health-claims.html): As employers work to get more control of the health plan dollars they’re spending, closer claim review has become a key strategy. Click to find out more., As employers work to get more control of the health plan dollars they’re spending, closer claim review has become a key strategy. Medical necessity factors into this as it’s one area where excess spending is occurring on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, in today’s society, there’s a trend toward overutilization in care: ordering tests that aren’t necessary, (618 words)
- [What is this concept of defensive medicine all about?](/2015/12/what-is-this-concept-of-defensive-medicine-all-about.html): When it comes to medical care, you have to be your own advocate. Ask questions. Are all of these procedures really necessary or do they amount to another example of defensive medicine?, Do you remember the old episodes of ER when it seemed someone was always getting slapped with a malpractice suit? These claims are a pretty big deal in the real-world, too, and providers want to steer clear of them as much as possible. But are they going too far?

A 2014 study (482 words)
- [How will a workplace wellness program motivate my employees to focus on better health?](/2015/07/how-will-a-workplace-wellness-program-motivate-my-employees-to-focus-on-better-health.html): Workplace wellness programs encourage employees to be active participants in their own health. Click to read more., At Cypress, we feel like we know a thing or two about this topic, as the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) named us a Gold Well Workplace Award recipient in 2013, and recently designated us among the WELCOA Top 10 Most Active Companies in Wisconsin after a third-place finish in the 2015 Top 100 (465 words)
- [How do I know if I was charged a fair price for a recent in-patient procedure?](/2015/01/how-do-i-know-if-i-was-charged-a-fair-price-for-a-recent-in-patient-procedure.html): This has long been one of the hot-button questions in health care. What should my medical care cost? Here’s the problem., This has long been one of the hot-button questions in health care. What should my medical care cost? Here's the problem: there's never been enough transparency in pricing to allow us consumers the sort of master price list we so rightfully deserve.

In 2013, for the very first time, the federal government issued a price (487 words)
- [How should employers adjust their health benefit offerings based on the surge of Millennials entering the workforce?](/2019/04/how-should-employers-adjust-their-health-benefit-offerings-based-on-the-surge-of-millennials-entering-the-workforce.html): As Millennials are predicted to soon outnumber Baby Boomers, this generation of 23- to 38-year-olds has also become the most represented age group in the U.S. workforce today. Click to find out more., As Millennials are predicted to soon outnumber Baby Boomers, this generation of 23- to 38-year-olds has also become the most represented age group in the U.S. workforce today.

But what we’re learning along the way is that Millennials have different wants, needs and habits when it comes to health care. This is causing employers to (547 words)
- [How can employers encourage increased utilization of employee assistance programs (EAPs)?](/2018/12/how-can-employers-encourage-increased-utilization-of-employee-assistance-programs-eaps.html): Employee assistance programs (EAPs) can be a helpful, effective way to help employees address their concerns and work toward healthy solutions. Click to find out more., We know that more and more employees are dealing with increased stress both inside and outside the workplace these days, and that employee assistance programs (EAPs) can be a helpful, effective way to help them address their concerns and work toward healthy solutions.

So, I think the big question here is really this: WHY aren’t more (586 words)
- [What are peer independent claim reviews and when are they needed?](/2016/01/what-are-peer-independent-claim-reviews-and-when-are-they-needed.html): One of the ways that self-funded health plans administered through Lucent differ from many fully insured plans traditional carriers offer is the thorough review process health claims go through., Let’s back up for a minute. One of the ways that self-funded health plans administered through Cypress differ from many fully insured plans traditional carriers offer is the thorough review process health claims go through. We don’t just take a quick process-and-pay approach; rather, we fully scrutinize claim charges on a line-by-line basis.

There (438 words)
- [How has medical necessity and extra testing escalated into such a big issue?](/2015/01/how-has-medical-necessity-and-extra-testing-escalated-into-such-a-big-issue.html): What’s happening today is that patients are receiving extra procedures, tests, and treatments that don’t qualify as medically necessary., What’s happening today is that patients are receiving extra procedures, tests and treatments that don’t qualify as medically necessary. This is a growing issue in so many areas, but especially with scans and electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing. As these procedures are ordered, patients often feel they must follow doctor’s orders.

Consider this: We reviewed a claim (455 words)
- [Shopping Around for the Best Care – Variation in Health Care Costs](/2015/10/shopping-around-for-the-best-care-variation-in-health-care-costs.html): There’s a huge cost variance in the same tests and procedures when they’re performed at different locations. Click to read more., Most health-related tests and procedures aren’t exactly what you’d consider to be small, everyday expenses, are they? No matter your health coverage, these are typically things we need to plan for in advance and factor into our budgets. So, if it’s common practice to shop around for other big purchases – I’m talking anything (442 words)
- [Are health claims billing errors really all that common?](/2016/02/are-health-claims-billing-errors-really-all-that-common.html): Health claim errors happen way too often, even by the big-name companies. Click to find out more., It’s unfortunate, but yes … health claim errors happen way too often, even by the big-name companies. As Strategic Finance Magazine reported in September 2015, billing errors are estimated to be as high as 21%. That’s a pretty high number, isn’t it? Also reported is the estimate that the health care (360 words)
- [What are the most common types of health care fraud?](/2015/11/what-are-the-most-common-types-of-health-care-fraud.html): With an estimated $700 billion or more in health care waste each year, there are definitely some fraudulent practices to be on the watch for. Click to find out more., With an estimated $700 billion or more in health care waste each year, there are definitely some fraudulent practices to be on the watch for. One of the biggies is medical coding. When scouring those health claims, be sure the appropriate HCPCS codes and AMA modifiers are used and that they represent the type of (420 words)
- [Do companies realize the substantial health plan savings promised when moving to a large carrier?](/2017/11/do-companies-realize-the-substantial-health-plan-savings-promised-when-moving-to-a-large-carrier.html): It’s easy for the large carriers to promise a company big discounts and lower claim costs with their health plans, but not so easy for them to follow through on those savings for the long term. Click to find out more., The timing of this question is near impeccable as we recently had a similar situation come up with a former (now return) client. It’s easy for the large carriers to promise a company big discounts and lower claim costs with their health plans, but not so easy for them to follow through on those (507 words)
- [Is any progress being made with drugmakers in containing rising prescription costs?](/2019/06/is-any-progress-being-made-with-drugmakers-in-containing-rising-prescription-costs.html): The system for prescription drug pricing is being described as “broken.” Is any progress being made? Click to find out more., As frustration has been mounting among groups like consumers, providers, employers and lawmakers for some time now, the system for prescription drug pricing is being described as “broken.” It’s an issue that, without government having more control over, is affecting health plans everywhere and making those much-dreaded announcements of needing to increase employee benefit contributions (546 words)
- [How can we help employees better understand their health plan coverage?](/2019/05/how-can-we-help-employees-better-understand-their-health-plan-coverage.html): No matter the plan type, confusion seems to be a universal, recurring theme when it comes to how coverage works with employee benefits. Click to find out more., No matter the plan type, confusion seems to be a universal, recurring theme when it comes to how coverage works with employee benefits. Member questions can stem from a lack of understanding in so many areas: what kinds of care are covered … how much a member’s payment responsibility is ... where care can be (561 words)
- [Can you describe how fiduciary duty works in simpler terms?](/2018/08/can-you-describe-how-fiduciary-duty-works-in-simpler-terms.html): The word “fiduciary” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and its meaning can be a bit on the complicated side, too. Click to find out more., The word “fiduciary” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and its meaning can be a bit on the complicated side, too. A study published in CNBC’s Money this past fall revealed that, at best, only half of those surveyed could correctly identify the meaning of the term. And while that study was (463 words)
- [As telemedicine sees increased utilization rates, what areas will it expand to beyond primary care?](/2018/11/as-telemedicine-sees-increased-utilization-rates-what-areas-will-it-expand-to-beyond-primary-care.html): Over time, people have realized the many benefits of telemedicine. Click to find out more., When the idea behind telemedicine was first rolled out to the masses, the emphasis was on primary care and how these virtual visits could improve things like accessibility and convenience. But as time has gone on and people – from providers to patients – have realized the many benefits of telemedicine, the uses for (504 words)
- [What should employers be aware of when tying incentives to health screenings / workplace wellness programs?](/2019/05/what-should-employers-be-aware-of-when-tying-incentives-to-health-screenings-workplace-wellness-programs.html): Incentive-based health screenings and wellness programs have become a pretty widespread tactic among employers these days. Click to find out more., Incentive-based health screenings and wellness programs have become a pretty widespread tactic among employers these days. The goal with these efforts is win-win in trying to promote a healthier workforce and lower employee benefit costs.

But for as well-intended as these programs typically are, some are coming up short in the compliance department … and proving (418 words)
- [What are some best practices for maintaining all of the documents that apply to a company’s health plan?](/2018/10/what-are-some-best-practices-for-maintaining-all-of-the-documents-that-apply-to-a-companys-health-plan.html): People who work closely with health plans know how many different documents there are to keep organized, consistent and up-to-date. Click to find out more., This is a question a lot of people can relate to! For those of us who work closely with health plans, we know how many different documents there are to keep organized, consistent and up-to-date. We also know what kind of negative consequences can await if we don’t stay on top of them.

Cypress’s partner firm, (529 words)
- [What are stop loss carriers looking for when they underwrite a new group?](/2018/08/what-are-stop-loss-carriers-looking-for-when-they-underwrite-a-new-group.html): Having the right stop loss policy in place is instrumental to the successful operation of a self-funded plan. Click to find out more., This is an excellent question and one that was covered at the last installment of Cypress University in April when we brought back our panel of stop loss experts (always a popular session!).

Having the right stop loss policy in place is instrumental to the successful operation of a self-funded plan. But a carrier isn’t just (597 words)
- [News & Resources](/news/news-resources/index.html): Lucent Health News & Resources - Stay updated with healthcare insights and information. Empowering better decisions for you and your people. Click to learn more. (521 words)
- [What factors are currently trending as most important to employees when it comes to their health plan benefits?](/2019/04/what-factors-are-currently-trending-as-most-important-to-employees-when-it-comes-to-their-health-plan-benefits.html): Aside from more savings and selections, employees want care services within their health plans that are customized to their individual needs. Click to find out more., I’m quite confident in saying the answer to this will vary from person to person, but there are some generally universal essentials. In health care, we’re always talking about the financial impact of services and ways to contain costs, so that’s definitely top of mind across the board. Quality care, flexibility in options and accessibility (419 words)
- [Are there any effective ways for health plans to manage today’s high-cost cancer treatments?](/2018/09/are-there-any-effective-ways-for-health-plans-to-manage-todays-high-cost-cancer-treatments.html): According to research shared by the American Cancer Society, an estimated $80.2 billion was spent in just one year on cancer-related health care in the U.S. Click to find out more., According to research shared by the American Cancer Society, an estimated $80.2 billion was spent in just one year on cancer-related health care in the U.S. If you take things like labs, diagnostic imaging, provider visits, drug costs, surgical costs and extended hospital stays into account, it’s easier to understand why this number is (515 words)
- [What kind of health plan data do employers have access to with self-funding?](/2018/09/what-kind-of-health-plan-data-do-employers-have-access-to-with-self-funding.html): There are many distinct differences between fully insured and self-funded plans, and one of the biggest is access to data. Click to find out more., There are many distinct differences between fully insured and self-funded plans, and one of the biggest is access to data. In a fully insured plan, employers typically receive some basic summary data at year’s end right before renewal time. The problem? This data shows overall costs accumulated for the year, but it doesn’t give employers (447 words)
- [How can educating employees to be smart consumers of care impact a health plan?](/2018/05/how-can-educating-employees-to-be-smart-consumers-of-care-impact-a-health-plan.html): In the case of a self-funded health plan, TPAs can work with employers to put the very best cost containment tools in place – but without employee education, those efforts may not be overly effective. Click to find out more., In the case of a self-funded health plan, TPAs can work with employers to put the very best cost containment tools in place – but without employee education, those efforts may not be overly effective.

Consider a member who was just told she needs hip replacement surgery. Maybe your health plan includes a medical advocacy program (548 words)
- [How do self-funded health plans help simplify benefits administration for companies with multi-state operations?](/2018/06/how-do-self-funded-health-plans-help-simplify-benefits-administration-for-companies-with-multi-state-operations.html): Every state has its own set of mandates that health plans must follow, and this whole process can get complicated. Click to find out more., There are so many companies out there (Cypress included!) that have headquarters in one state and additional offices spread across the country. Having operations in various zip codes like this can get tricky when it comes to offering employees a uniform health plan. With thousands of federal and state mandates in place, following multi-state requirements (475 words)
- [To provide some added motivation with our workplace wellness program, what are some different incentives to consider?](/2018/07/to-provide-some-added-motivation-with-our-workplace-wellness-program-what-are-some-different-incentives-to-consider.html): Incentives can be great motivators when you’re trying to maximize participation in a workplace wellness program. Click to find out more., Incentives can be great motivators when you’re trying to maximize participation in a workplace wellness program, because who doesn’t love the chance to get in on winning a prize? But what exactly gets employees excited about doing the work to improve their health? And even more challenging, what can motivate them to maintain that wellness-focused (487 words)
- [As mental health becomes a bigger focus, what are some related benefits that are being incorporated with health plans?](/2018/05/as-mental-health-becomes-a-bigger-focus-what-are-some-related-benefits-that-are-being-incorporated-with-health-plans.html): With millions of employees dealing with mental illness in the U.S., two major obstacles continue to stand in the way of diagnosis and treatment: access and affordability. Click to find out more., With millions of employees dealing with mental illness in the U.S., two major obstacles continue to stand in the way of diagnosis and treatment: access and affordability. Fortunately, we’re seeing some signs of that changing as more employers are realizing the negative impact of mental illness and incorporating benefit solutions to help address it.

To start, (471 words)
- [What will the prescription drug cost picture look like in 2018?](/2018/02/what-will-the-prescription-drug-cost-picture-look-like-in-2018.html): It's predicted that prescription drug spending could reach as high as $610 billion by 2021. Click to find out more., If you missed the number that many sources were reporting last year, it’s predicted that prescription drug spending could reach as high as $610 billion by 2021. Hard to fathom such an enormous total, isn’t it? We’re seeing health care expenditures rising in all sectors, but prescription drug costs are the fastest growing, and they (543 words)
- [How can employers keep participation rates up after a workplace wellness program is implemented?](/2017/12/how-can-employers-keep-participation-rates-up-after-a-workplace-wellness-program-is-implemented.html): Many companies find it a challenge to keep wellness programs going strong after the newness and initial excitement start to fizzle. Click to find out more., As workplace wellness programs have become more and more common, so has this question. That’s because many companies find it a challenge to keep these programs going strong after the newness and initial excitement start to fizzle. I heard some excellent tips on this topic at our latest Cypress University when listening to a presentation from (619 words)
- [What can health plans do to help prevent online security breaches?](/2018/04/what-can-health-plans-do-to-help-prevent-online-security-breaches.html): With the health care industry becoming a target, we’ve seen some serious cyber attacks that have compromised patient/member data in the last few years. Click to find out more., With the health care industry unfortunately becoming a target, we’ve seen some serious cyber attacks that have compromised patient/member data in the last few years. What can be especially worrisome is the type of information hackers are getting a hold of – everything from personal details like dates of birth and social security numbers to (413 words)
- [What are the main laws that regulate self-funded health plans?](/2018/04/what-are-the-main-laws-that-regulate-self-funded-health-plans.html): In addition to the DOL’s ERISA law, there are many other federal regulations that self-funded plans must comply with. Click to find out more., This question comes up a lot as more and more employers explore the self-funding structure for their company-sponsored health benefits.

The Department of Labor (DOL) and its Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) serve as the main governing body for self-funded plans. A federal law, ERISA was created as a way to protect plan (379 words)
- [With a self-funded plan, what are the main things to consider when choosing stop loss insurance?](/2017/12/with-a-self-funded-plan-what-are-the-main-things-to-consider-when-choosing-stop-loss-insurance.html): Stop loss coverage serves as a fundamental layer of risk protection in self-funded plans, so it is important it is to work with an experienced TPA to weigh your options. Click to find out more., Stop loss coverage serves as a fundamental layer of risk protection in self-funded plans, so I can’t stress enough how important it is to work with an experienced TPA to weigh your options.

In today’s market, there are a lot of carriers out there vying for this business. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as choosing a (539 words)
- [How can we get our employees more excited about workplace wellness?](/2017/03/how-can-we-get-our-employees-more-excited-about-workplace-wellness.html): As an employer, you want all of your employees to see the value of participating in a workplace wellness program. However, there are challenges. Click to find out more., I get it. As an employer, you want all of your employees to see the value of participating in a workplace wellness program. Here’s the challenge: it’s not like the thought of biometric screenings and health assessments instantly screams “this is exciting stuff!”

There are ways to get your team on board, though. We know a (532 words)
- [Why are so many states choosing to self-fund their employee health benefits?](/2018/03/why-are-so-many-states-choosing-to-self-fund-their-employee-health-benefits.html): While the switch to self-funding has increased for both public and private sector employers, state governments are one group that has really embraced this structure. Click to find out more., While the switch to self-funding has increased for both public and private sector employers, state governments are one group that has really embraced this structure.

How many states would you guess offer self-funded plans today? This number may be higher than you think! The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) reports that 46 of the 50 (411 words)
- [Where could we be missing some savings opportunities in our company’s health plan?](/2018/01/where-could-we-be-missing-some-savings-opportunities-in-our-companys-health-plan.html): When employers take a closer look at their health plans and break down the various elements, the savings opportunities start to become more obvious. Click to find out more., When employers take a closer look at their health plans and break down the various elements, the savings opportunities start to become more obvious. In doing a broader analysis, here are three areas I’d like to point out.

 	Health Claims – With a self-funded plan, employers pay only for the health care services used. That’s (499 words)
- [What is causing such a major surge in the integration of telemedicine today?](/2018/03/what-is-causing-such-a-major-surge-in-the-integration-of-telemedicine-today.html): Technology has definitely influenced the growth of telemedicine in recent years, and its widespread usage. Click to find out more., Some of the early thinking behind telemedicine dates back to a time when we relied on things like land-line home phones and answering machines instead of smartphones and high-speed internet.

Technology has definitely influenced the growth of telemedicine in recent years, and its widespread usage. Going beyond a simple call to inquire about some troublesome (422 words)
- [How is the concept of “everywhere care” affecting consumers?](/2017/11/how-is-the-concept-of-everywhere-care-affecting-consumers.html): We’re seeing this shift take place throughout the United States in recent years as more facilities ranging from on-site medical and urgent care to free-standing specialty centers and clinics enter the scene. Click to find out more., This is a concept that was explored at our Cypress University conference last spring and explained as an innovation opportunity for care management by presenter Narus Health. Basically, “everywhere care” refers to the shift from limited options for receiving care (think of the long-time hospital-based focus here) to a host of other – often (496 words)
- [How are wearable health devices being integrated into employee benefit programs and why?](/2017/10/how-are-wearable-health-devices-being-integrated-into-employee-benefit-programs-and-why.html): People have really taken to wearable fitness trackers in the last few years. Employers are also paying attention to this trend. Click to find out more., I’m sure you’ve noticed that people have really taken to wearable fitness trackers in the last few years. The devices are flying off of shelves and we’re seeing more and more folks sporting them (especially the wristband variety!) in an effort to track things like steps taken, calories burned and quality of sleep.

Employers are also (441 words)

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