Removing a Barrier to Individual Coverage Enrollment
CMS announced last week that it would take a further step to help stabilize the market by eliminating the so-called “double redirect” process. What is the Double Redirect? The current
Ancillary Product Opportunities and Challenges
Health insurers anticipate integration challenges for ancillary products according to 2016 Health Check Survey. Health insurers agree: Consumers want more choices for health and ancillary products. Respondents to
3 Tips to Increase Enrollment on an Insurer-Led Private Exchange
Insurers gain big benefits using 3 tips to increase private exchange enrollment Eight million people in the United States enrolled in a private
Many Health Insurers Unprepared for eCommerce Billing and Payment
Health insurers challenged by ecommerce billing and payment according to 2016 Health Check Survey. Roughly a quarter of respondents to the fourth annual Array Health Check Survey, released
Three Ways e-Commerce Can Help Provider-Sponsored Plans Thrive
This blog was first published in Becker's Hospital Review on July 1, 2016. PSPs are becoming the new “darling” in the health insurance industry. Recently 26 new provider-sponsored plans (PSPs) were
3 Ways SSO Can Benefit Private Exchanges
How many online accounts do you have? If you’re like most people, you probably have multiple accounts for social media, entertainment, banking, healthcare, and your job. Remembering all the usernames
Why Wait for Direct Enrollment Improvements: The “Double-Redirect” is Getting Easier
It’s hard to believe, but open enrollment for the individual health plan market is right around the corner again. November will arrive quickly, but insurers still have time to make
What is a Private Exchange? | Health Insurance Definitions
Private exchanges are health insurance ecommerce websites. Employees and individuals can shop there for a commercial health plan, enroll in it, and purchase other related voluntary products and services. Private
Should Shopping for Health Insurance Be Like Shopping for Travel?
To answer the question posed in the title: Yes. U.S. consumers have become accustomed to purchasing almost anything online. And when they shop, they expect choice and convenience. Now that
11 Must-Have Health Exchange Features for Carriers
When considering setting up an individual exchange, you want a competitive feature set, industrial strength security and unparalleled UX—all for a cost that will help grow your bottom line. Historically,