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Andrew Bard

@andrewbard_

Chief Executive Officer at OptiMed Health Plans | Optimizing Employee Benefits | Delivering Customer-Centric Plans | Collaborative Leadership

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Investment in #DigitalHealthcare is well underway. Adoption, however, moves a bit slower. #Healthcare #Innovation forbes.com/sites/forbeste…

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There was a 6.3% surge in cost per #Employee of employer-sponsored #HealthInsurance in 2021. Employers are looking for #Innovative options to keep costs low while enhancing care quality. healthcaredive.com/news/employers…

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Depending on where you are in the US, you'll see varying #Employer-sponsored health plan #Coverage. Right now California holds the top spot for covered individuals. Almost half their population chooses job-provided #HealthInsurance. healthpayerintelligence.com/news/employer-…

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A slight decrease in the #Uninsured rate between 2020 and 2021 (9.7-9.2%) is worth noting, but we still have not seen how numbers are affected by ending the #Eligibility redetermination freeze. #Insurance fiercehealthcare.com/payers/new-dat…

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If #HR departments and #Employees are misaligned about #HealthBenefits, people will leave. Healthcare access and affordability can't be an afterthought. HR experts feel "ill-equipped" to lower costs. On that front, OptiMed is ready to help. healthpayerintelligence.com/news/role-of-h…

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These are five essential steps #Employers should take if they plan to cut costs to their existing #BenefitsPackages by adopting a #LevelFunded plan. Take a look to find some helpful strategies! libn.com/2022/05/09/mcg…

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Looking #Trustworthy and building #Trust are two different things. Too much focus on the former can lead to integrity lapses. #Leadership hbr.org/2022/05/when-t…

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When choosing your benefits plan, it's important to feel empowered and supported in your choice. Oftentimes plans can feel overwhelming, but sitting down and reading through your options should give you the time to find the best solution for you. #Health fool.com/the-ascent/sma…

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This is a fantastic reminder that we are living in an exciting time at the intersection between #Healthcare and #Innovation. It might not always feel exciting; however, we have the resources to take control of our #Health and lead a more sustainable life. forbes.com/sites/sethjose…

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The pandemic undoubtedly changed the way we do #Healthcare and most notably, the number of #Telehealth appointments available. It's not a surprise that patients feel more supported with the ability to call their doctor and get what they need virtually. forbes.com/sites/billfris…

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Such valuable insight into the new trends with #Benefits and how employers are meeting employees' needs. It is interesting to see Non-communicable diseases become a top part of insurance initiatives and trending topics. peoplematters.in/article/employ…

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Designing a successful #EmployerHealthPlan is all about #Perspective. Whose vantage point are you considering, stakeholders or the people who'll ultimately be deciding whether or not to utilize the #Benefits? benefitnews.com/advisers/opini…

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#OrganizationalReadiness questions to keep front of mind at all times, courtesy of Steve-G. #Employees #Support x.com/SBGHRTech/stat…

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Future-focused companies will want to take a people-first approach to #EmployeeBenefits. That means asking for #Feedback and understanding expectations so that you can build a strategy that brings new #Talent in and encourages employees to stick around. benefitnews.com/opinion/how-th…

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Once #HealthInsurance options are presented, employees are often left to their own devices to navigate #Health systems. Too many intricacies can turn them off from pursuing any of the options. Integrating a #HealthManagement tool will help clear things up. mckinsey.com/industries/hea…

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What counts as meaningful #Listening to one person may seem totally unhelpful to another. Being able to effectively listen, especially as a leader, is a skill all its own. #Leadership hbr.org/2022/05/whats-…

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#OpenEnrollment periods vary a fair amount between plans and employers, so asking for specifics early on is a smart move. Go into it with a solid understanding of your health needs to find the right fit. #EmployeeBenefits #HealthInsurance forbes.com/advisor/health…

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In some companies, universal #Flexibility aligns best with #Business needs. Others might find case-by-case or fluid flexibility to be a better fit. Establish what type works best for your employees before tackling #Visibility. hbr.org/2022/06/how-ca…

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Alex Honnold lives his life without #Fear, but most of us weren't born that way. That's what makes transformations so scary. Fear of criticism, lack of control, and career impact are natural. The solution? A #Culture of #Innovation. mckinsey.com/business-funct…