Germeen Tanas

Germeen is an aPHR-certified writer on the marketing team at BerniePortal. She writes about HR, healthcare, and benefits.
Germeen Tanas
    What Happens If an Insurance Bill Is Inaccurate?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | November 8, 2024

    Inaccurate insurance bills are more common than you might think, and they can lead to significant headaches if they aren’t managed properly. So, what...

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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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    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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    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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    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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    IRS Announces 2025 HSA and HDHP Limits
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 22, 2024

    The IRS regularly adjusts HSA and HDHP contribution limits to account for inflation. Here are the numbers you need to know to start planning for your...

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    What Benefits Brokers Should Know About HIPAA, Data Breaches, & Compliance
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 15, 2024

    In 2019, an insurance brokerage started notifying healthcare providers about a data breach after a business associate discovered that the protected...

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    How to Leverage AI As a Benefits Broker
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 8, 2024

    The most rapidly emerging technology of today is Generative AI, which is a type of artificial intelligence that uses patterns and algorithms to...

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    Broker Considerations for PEPs
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 2, 2024

    Established by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE), PEPs operate as a type of open multiple employer plan (MEP),...

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