March 15th, 2021
Healthcare spending has skyrocketed over the past decade. Today’s businesses need to strike a balance between their bottom line and the providing quality coverage for their […]
Read moreMarch 1st, 2021
EBMS interviewed two experts in the field of reference-based pricing — Jeff Bak (President / CEO of ELAP) and Chris Cigarran (CEO of Imagine Health). Jeff […]
Read moreFebruary 15th, 2021
Innovation has made it possible to cut health plan costs dramatically, while simultaneously offering plan members comprehensive coverage and a high level of service. This case […]
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Even before Covid, 93 percent of employers flagged curbing the cost of healthcare as a top priority. This EBMS white paper lays out 13 data-driven cost-cutting […]
Read moreDecember 17th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer At EBMS, we strive for excellence in everything we do. That’s why we’re celebrating results from a recent member satisfaction […]
Read moreNovember 6th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer Last month, Forbes came out with an article, “The Impact of AI on Healthcare.” The predicted impact spans every aspect […]
Read moreSeptember 27th, 2020
In the Chinese lunar calendar, 2020 is the Year of the Rat. You may be surprised to learn that is a very good thing. The rat […]
Read moreJuly 30th, 2020
Back in early 2019, a benefits survey found that only 2 percent of employers were using reference-based pricing (RBP) as a cost-control strategy. What a difference […]
Read moreJuly 30th, 2020
So much has changed during the first half of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us, in ways we could not have foreseen. Employers, […]
Read moreJuly 30th, 2020
Most likely COVID-19 has interrupted your business operations and revenue cycle. In every industry, businesses are looking for ways to get their budgets down. Did you […]
Read moreJuly 30th, 2020
How will the coronavirus pandemic change the healthcare industry as we know it in the United States and around the world? As COVID-19 spreads and disrupts […]
Read moreJune 24th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer The employers who really want to rein in healthcare costs are putting a secret weapon to work to find savings […]
Read moreJune 2nd, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer How will the coronavirus pandemic change the healthcare industry as we know it in the United States and around the […]
Read moreApril 28th, 2020
The recent events of the world around COVID-19 has made us stop and rethink everything we do in business. Right now, many of our clients are […]
Read moreApril 2nd, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer If telemedicine needed a boost to prove its value as a healthcare delivery system, it has received it and then […]
Read moreMarch 10th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer When you make strategic healthcare decisions based on data, good things happen for clients and members. That’s why many companies, […]
Read moreMarch 3rd, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer The rewards for leveraging health data analytics can be significant in many ways – improved customer experience, more control over […]
Read moreFebruary 13th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer It is a compelling story. Too bad it is not true. You hear over and over again, and may even […]
Read moreJanuary 29th, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer I just finished reading yet another industry trend piece about how telemedicine is shaping the future of healthcare. It’s a […]
Read moreJanuary 27th, 2020
Can you believe it’s 2020? The future is here! And with the new year comes a new budget. If your resolution is to cut costs on […]
Read moreJanuary 27th, 2020
Capturing data is easier than ever. Today’s challenge is putting that data to use in ways that allow an organization to implement change. And that’s where […]
Read moreJanuary 27th, 2020
What makes people accept one job offer over another? What makes them decide to stay with a current employer, rather than moving on? Consistently, the answer […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2020
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer I’ve talked to many executives who see benefit plan administration as a type of seesaw. They feel like they’re always […]
Read moreDecember 18th, 2019
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer There’s a myth circulating out there and I’m going to bust it. It goes like this: Reference-based pricing (RBP) is […]
Read moreDecember 12th, 2019
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer The idea seemed logical at first – shift a greater amount of healthcare costs to consumers so they’ll “have more […]
Read moreNovember 19th, 2019
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer I recently read a detailed analysis of drug-utilization data from 15 self-insured plan sponsors. Now, to many this might sound like dull […]
Read moreNovember 5th, 2019
By James Vertino, Chief Executive Officer The average wait time to see a primary care physician is 24 days. The majority of Millennials (71 percent) say […]
Read moreSeptember 30th, 2019
We laughed, we networked and we had some fun in the Montana sun! Our 2019 Health & Business Symposium took place July 23-25, which seems like […]
Read moreSeptember 30th, 2019
For the second year in a row, the analysts at Deloitte have identified telemedicine as a current trend that is shaping the future of healthcare. Also known […]
Read moreSeptember 30th, 2019
In June, EBMS rolled out a new extension of the miBenefits portal, designed to support healthcare providers and their office staff – and we’re happy to […]
Read moreSeptember 30th, 2019
Our EBMS culture has always included giving back to our community – and our latest community initiative is one of the most rewarding yet! Thanks to […]
Read moreAugust 28th, 2019
It’s no secret that health benefits are expensive. However, too many organizations focus entirely on the cost of the benefits, without considering the return on investment […]
Read moreAugust 19th, 2019
Complexity is second only to cost when it comes to the major challenges presented by managing employee health benefits. A recent survey found that nearly seven out […]
Read moreAugust 16th, 2019
Thanks to the generosity of donors and EBMS volunteers, hundreds of students will receive new backpacks filled with school supplies to give them an educational boost […]
Read moreAugust 14th, 2019
Do you know how your employees really feel about the health plan you offer? EBMS has gathered insights on consumer attitudes from industry studies and surveys. We’ve […]
Read moreAugust 13th, 2019
Presented by Danny A. Toth at the 2019 EBMS Health & Business Symposium Danny Toth came to us with an impressive list of credentials. He is […]
Read moreAugust 6th, 2019
Presented by Dr. Bill Lazarus, CEO of Seer Analytics This fascinating talk focused on the use of an advanced data analytics application: using real-time geographic data, […]
Read moreAugust 5th, 2019
It’s the million-dollar question: how can you reduce spending on healthcare without eliminating the benefits your employees value most? EBMS has assembled a list of ten strategies. […]
Read moreJuly 30th, 2019
Presented by Dr. Andrew Murray, chief medical officer for EBMS, at the 2019 EBMS Health & Business Symposium In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Murray described how […]
Read moreJune 12th, 2019
Engaging speakers, valuable networking and lots of Montana fun are in store for attendees of the 26th annual Health & Business Symposium set for July 23-25, 2019, […]
Read moreJune 3rd, 2019
Companies can now implement the True Balance of benefits, tailored to specific needs and goals. Since Dr. Andrew Murray joined EBMS as chief medical officer last […]
Read moreJune 3rd, 2019
The secret to our success with our onsite health centers is a patient-centric model and personalized experiences. It’s a toss-up as to whether miCare Health Centers are […]
Read moreJune 3rd, 2019
Real-time data and detailed summaries are streamlining workflows and creating new efficiencies. EBMS has rolled out a new extension of the miBenefits portal, which is customized […]
Read moreJune 2nd, 2019
Consumers overwhelmingly prefer to interact with a mobile app over other forms of communication Less than 20 percent of surveyed employers said their workers have a “high […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
Greetings! It’s a new year and a new beginning for EBMS. By now you’ve heard an important piece of news: the recent change in executive leadership, […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
The myth Self-funded plans can maximize cost savings by negotiating discounted fees with providers. A 20 percent discount on billed charges should result in overall cost […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
The consumerism movement in healthcare has shifted more and more costs onto plan members in recent years. The theory is that increased out-of-pocket responsibility will encourage plan […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
In this digital era, people want the immediate satisfaction of information at their fingertips. They want access to data instantly, whether it’s to check their calendars, check […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
Our industry has done a stellar job at capturing and storing data. Where we’ve lagged behind, however, is in our ability to take in all this […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
Calling all brokers! Last year, EBMS set out on a mission to do major technology upgrades. The new miBenefits portal played a leading role in that […]
Read moreJanuary 22nd, 2019
COO Walters Brings Industry Expertise to Team Ronald Walters Jr. brings over two decades of leadership experience to his role as Chief Operating Officer at EBMS. He has […]
Read moreJanuary 14th, 2019
James Vertino, an experienced leader who has spearheaded transformational growth at healthcare companies throughout his career, has been named chief executive officer of Employee Benefit Management […]
Read moreJanuary 3rd, 2019
Justin Moser has been promoted to President of ebmsRe, the successful stop-loss reinsurance program owned by Employment Benefit Management Services. Moser will be responsible for the […]
Read moreDecember 21st, 2018
Ronald Walters, a highly accomplished business executive with over two decades of operations experience, has been named Chief Operations Officer at EBMS. Walters has exceptional experience […]
Read moreDecember 7th, 2018
Rob Carr, an innovative operations and IT executive, has joined the EBMS team as Vice President of Client Implementation and Technology. Carr is an accomplished business […]
Read moreOctober 25th, 2018
Mark Davenport is a big fan of miChoice, the EBMS solution that provides members with unparalleled transparency regarding healthcare quality and costs. “EBMS is a great […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
THE MYTH While reference-based pricing (RBP) is known to deliver impressive cost savings, it will also create heavy financial and emotional burdens for plan members, who […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
Sixty-one percent of consumers view their health plan as “cookie cutter” and designed for the masses, rather than personalized or customized to their needs. Seventy-three percent […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
In a 2017 report, the consulting firm Capgemini outlined 10 emerging trends in the insurance industry. One of these highlighted trends was “the use of analytics […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
The Milliman Advanced Risk Adjusters (MARA) tool uses each member’s medical and prescription drug claim history to predict the individual’s relative healthcare cost risk, as compared […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
EBMS customers will find that enrollment tasks have become much faster and more efficient. As part of our investment in technology upgrades this year, we’ve implemented an […]
Read moreOctober 9th, 2018
Dr. Murray has Strong Record as Leader Experience in medicine and business makes Dr. Andrew Murray, an exceptional addition to the EBMS team as Chief Medical […]
Read moreOctober 8th, 2018
By Matt Johnson, EBMS corporate counsel When the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule on association health plans (AHPs) in June, it suddenly became […]
Read moreOctober 1st, 2018
Dr. Andrew Murray, an accomplished physician executive with deep industry experience, has been named EBMS’s Chief Medical Officer and President of its innovative miCare and miRx […]
Read moreAugust 8th, 2018
Mike Trent told the audience at the 2018 EBMS Health & Business Symposium that he’s thrilled to find himself in the “most exciting time in his […]
Read moreAugust 3rd, 2018
The EBMS team is focused every day on improving the care experience for members’ well-being. A big part of that focus is leveraging data to identify […]
Read moreAugust 1st, 2018
Consumer trust in health plans hit an all-time low in 2017. Physicians and health plans rank each other poorly in the areas of honesty, reliability, and […]
Read moreJuly 27th, 2018
It was a big year for the annual EBMS Health & Business Symposium. It was the event’s 25th anniversary, an occasion worthy of a festive celebration. […]
Read moreJune 15th, 2018
EBMS has added two experienced leaders to its team – Alex Schott, Chief Financial Officer, and Matt Johnson, Corporate Counsel and Vice President of Legal. As […]
Read moreMarch 29th, 2018
EBMS is once again gearing up for a successful event in the form of our 25th Annual Health and Business Symposium set for July 24-26, 2018, […]
Read moreNovember 15th, 2017
In 1980, Rick and Nicki Larson launched EBMS, one of the nation’s first and most successful third-party administrators for self-funded health insurance plans. Through the Larsons’ […]
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