decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 8 (August)
Resist health insurance premium hikes to save money, comply with ACA
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Article Overview
This practice management article explains how medical practices can respond to rising employee health insurance premiums and review coverage options in light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It covers general approaches such as employee contribution strategies, plan design choices, wellness initiatives, and using insurance market expertise. The article is aimed at practice leaders, administrators, and financial staff who manage employee benefits and want a broad overview of cost-control considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Rising premiums can materially affect practice expenses and employee benefits decisions. Understanding the broad options discussed in the article can help practices assess whether their current coverage strategy remains workable as insurance markets and ACA requirements change.
What You Will Learn
- How employer health insurance premium increases can affect medical practices
- Broad approaches practices use to review and manage employee health coverage costs
- General ACA-related considerations that may influence benefit decisions
- The role of employee contributions, wellness efforts, and insurance advisors in plan evaluation
Who Should Read This
- Physician practice owners
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Healthcare financial staff
- Benefits decision-makers
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