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    Health Care Costs Due to Rise in 2025
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | October 23, 2024

    As we approach 2025, the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for benefits brokers. With projected...

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    The Risks of AI Health Advice: What Benefits Brokers Need to Know
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | October 3, 2024

    Despite the convenience and benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health advice, there are significant risks that health information...

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    Preparing for an Aging Workforce: The Shift in Retirement Age and Benefits
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 24, 2024

    The Shift in Retirement Expectations The concept of retirement is changing dramatically. Traditionally, age 65 was seen as the benchmark for...

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    Mental Health Inequities to Drive $477.5 Billion in Preventable Costs in 2024
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | September 10, 2024

    According to a study conducted by Deloitte, The U.S. will spend an estimated $477.5 billion in “avoidable and unnecessary” expenses related to mental...

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    What to Know About PEOs
    Picture of Mary Chauvin Mary Chauvin | August 15, 2024

    We all know the big legacy payroll companies. There’s ADP, Paychex, Gusto, and so many more. These aren’t just payroll companies; they are also what...

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    Virtual vs. In-Person Medical Care: Who Cares?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | August 14, 2024

    In the evolving healthcare landscape, benefits brokers are uniquely positioned to guide clients through the increasingly complex options available to...

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    Alphabet Soup: Definitions for All the Acronyms Brokers Use
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | August 5, 2024

    If you're a health insurance advisor, you're probably well-acquainted with the endless string of acronyms that make up your daily lexicon. For...

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    How VP Kamala Harris's Stances on Healthcare Could Impact Benefits Brokers
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | July 29, 2024

    Brokers have been reading up on Biden and Trump’s healthcare policies, but the waters are murky once again with Biden’s recent withdrawal from the...

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    Evaluating Weight Loss Drugs as a Benefit: A Guide for Brokers
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | July 10, 2024

    If you haven’t heard about Ozempic or Zepbound yet, it’s bound to hit your radar soon!

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