Plan Sponsors Face Punishment If They Screw Up Their Health Plan

More Risks, More Opportunities for Employers in Healthcare

Heightened legal risks are forcing many employers to reconsider their hands-off approach to purchasing healthcare — delegating the management of plan assets to insurers or third-party administrators owned by insurers.

While employers and workers benefit from lower healthcare spending, insurers and administrators usually do the opposite…. It’s time for employers, especially those with geographically concentrated workforce, to consider circumventing insurers and directly contracting with providers.”  MORE >>