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Evaluating Risk in Self-Funded Health Plans
Self-funded health plans give organizations more control over costs and plan design. They also introduce a different kind of responsibility. Risk does not show up in one place, and it rarely announces itself through claims alone. For CFOs and HR leaders, evaluating risk means understanding how financial exposure, operational execution, and long-term decision-making connect. When…
5 Things Employers Should Know About Their Health Plans Going Into 2026
As employers prepare for another cycle of rising healthcare costs and shifting regulations, 2026 is already shaping up to be a year where strategy matters more than ever. From new transparency requirements to innovative plan design strategies, the groups that plan early will have the biggest opportunity to control costs and improve employee experience. Below…
Managing High-Cost Claims: Best Practices from TPAs
Proven Strategies to Protect Plans and Members High-cost claims can challenge even the most carefully managed self-funded plans. Specialty medications, complex hospital stays, and chronic conditions can drive costs up quickly and unpredictably. That’s why brokers and employers rely on TPAs with proven processes for managing these claims effectively. At ACS Benefit Services, that means…
How to Achieve Meaningful Savings in Renal Claims
Delivering 84% Savings and Simplified Claims with Dialysis +Plus Renal claims are among the most unpredictable and expensive in healthcare. For brokers and employers managing self-funded plans, these claims can significantly disrupt budgets and renewal stability. That’s why ACS Benefit Services joined forces with Specialty Care Management to deliver Dialysis +Plus, a comprehensive program designed…
Three Critical Third-Party Administrator Performance Indicators to Evaluate
Why Metrics Matter in TPA Selection In today’s crowded Third-Party Administrator (TPA) market, self-funded employers and brokers face no shortage of options. What truly sets a dependable partner apart is measurable, reliable performance year after year. Before entering any partnership, brokers should look closely at three key performance indicators (KPIs): Year-over-Year Renewal Stability Average Savings…
The Self-Funded Connection
Trend Focus: Virtual Services & Data-Driven Care The healthcare landscape continues to evolve, and self-funded employers are turning to virtual services and data-driven insights as powerful tools to manage costs and improve employee outcomes. Telemedicine, AI-enabled platforms, and advanced analytics are no longer future solutions; they are today’s reality. According to a recent Mercer study,…
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