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ARE YOU READY TO SELL DENTAL BENEFITS IN THE NEW HEALTH CARE REFORM ENVIRONMENT?

This is the first article in a three-part series exploring the impact of the ACA on dental benefits. Read More

OUR ANNUAL HEALTHCARE CONSUMERISM OUTLOOK FOR 2013

Health Care Consumerism Growth; Private and Public Exchanges; Creating Consumers of Health Care; Legal and Compliance; Population Health Management; Health Incentives; Onsite, Offsite, Near Site; Mobile Health; plus much more inside... Read More

THE LARGEST(SMALL) BUSINESS SEGMENT IS ADAPTING TO PRIVATE EXCHANGES

Private exchanges offering individual plans are emerging 
as an ideal business solution for small businesses, 
and may even become the norm. Read More

HealthCare Consumerism Radio

Listen live online every Friday at 11am!

The goal of The Institute’s radio show is to help listeners LEARN about the latest trends and best practices in health care consumerism and CONNECT them with health care industry. Listeners can also SHARE by contacting the hosts of the show and suggesting archives to industry associates. Read More

HOW HEALTH CARE REFORM WILL IMPACT VISION BENEFITS

Bringing the Facts into Focus

The ACA will trigger a “ripple effect” for ancillary benefits. In the case of vision, employers are starting to ask questions about whether their employee vision plans will need to change in terms of structure, coverage and costs. Read More

Health Reform Update

Read the latest news, blogs and white papers.

The Regulatory & Compliance community showcases the latest news from Washington D.C. pertaining to health care law in regard to state exchanges, individual mandate, SLR, and changes to the PPACA. Read More

HealthCare Consumerism
Outlook 2012

Our 2012 industry leaders share insights about the future of the health care industry.

The annual OUTLOOK magazine features thought leaders sharing insight on health care, benefits and compensation trends. The issue will help employers, TPAs, brokers and benefits consultants learn and navigate the challenges the upcoming year will present. Read More

 
Cigna To Offer Telehealth Coverage To Self-Insured
Cigna will offer MDLive service, which lets members request online video, telephone or e-mail consultations with doctors for non-urgent care needs such as colds and headaches. ... Read More
 
Small Businesses Can Prepare for ACA Provisions
ConnectYourCare News: Small group market provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are expected to be implemented Jan. 1, 2014. These changes may affect small businesses trying to ... Read More
 
HealthCare Consumerism Radio: Mary Beth Chalk Talks Accountable Health
Hosts Doug Field, CEO of The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism (IHC), and Brent Macy, Managing Director of the IHC, talk with Mary Beth Chalk, Chief Engagement Officer of Healthrageous. Mary ... Read More
 
ED Visits – Sometimes, It’s Difficult to Know Where to Find the ‘Right’ Care
Truven Health Analytics recently reported a study showing the majority of US Emergency Department (ED) visits were actually non-emergent. In this report, only 29 percent of patients required immediate medical ... Read More
 
Bachman’s Banter: Large Employers Have Coverage Mandates under ACA & Shared Responsibility Payments
PPACA’s employer penalty is referred to as the employer’s shared responsibility payment. This is also sometimes called “play or pay.” Under the mandate the large employer is subject to two ... Read More
 
HealthCare Consumerism Radio: Chris Covill, Exchange Product Leader and Partner, Mercer
Hosts Doug Field, CEO of The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism (IHC), and Brent Macy, Managing Director, talk with Chris Covill, Exchange Product Leader and Partner, Mercer. Chris discusses private exchanges ... Read More
 
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IHC Corporate Members

Search the Corporate Member Profile Directory of Solution Providers, TPAs, Brokers, Consultants, Associations and Health Plans. Discover solutions, companies, best practices and key executives throughout the healthcare industry.

  • LifeSynch
  • Workable Solutions
  • Evolution1
  • CieloStar
  • Castlight
  • Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (FLEX)
  • eFlexgroup
  • CDHCentric
  • HSA Bank
  • Orriant
  • Transitions
  • Healthstat, Inc.
  • Truven Health Analytics
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • The League of Leaders is the backbone of the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism. The League of Leaders is a select group of nationally recognized thought leaders, who will help guide the Institute and its initiatives of being the collective voice for health and benefits management. The League of Leaders will create a learning environment by providing articles, blogs, informative videos and podcasts all designed to offer best practices on a variety of topics to help visitors learn about the latest trends in each of the specific communities highlighted on the Institute’s website.
  • The League of Leaders

    Learn more about the League of Leaders

  • The Industry Innovators program is an exclusive opportunity for forward-thinking solution providers, brokers, advisors and consultants that are demonstrating innovative solutions to health and benefits management to become deeply involved with the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism. In addition to connecting and gaining greater access and insight into thought leadership interaction and discussions conducted by other League of Leaders and IHC members, Industry Innovators also have the opportunity to highlight client testimonies, success stories, and experience studies.
  • The League of Leaders

    Learn more about Industry Innovators

  • 2013 IHC Forum East

    IHC Forum East

    Making HealthCare Consumerism Work

    May 9-10, 2013
    Cobb Galleria Centre
    Atlanta, GA

    Join us for FORUM East 2013, the only conference that offers you proven, innovative health and benefit management strategies that your company can implement right now.

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  • IHC Groups

    IHC Groups

    Healthcare Choice Coalition

    Healthcare Choice Coalition (HCC)

    The Healthcare Choice Coalition is a grassroots organization uniting Americans who believe health care should ...

    IHC Forum

    IHC Forum

    The IHC FORUM East and FORUM West — the only conference series 100 percent dedicated to innovative health ...

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  • IHC Research

    Consumer Pulse
    Powered by Altarum Institute, the ConsumerPulse gives IHC members access to high-quality research that employers, brokers and buyers need in order to stay connected with what is moving consumer behavior around health benefits and health care programs.

    This content is accessible to premium members only. To sign up today, or for more information, click here.

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  • IHC Tools

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    Healthy Sight Calculator

    Healthcare costs are rising — and you're looking for ways to save. Would you believe that a premium vision benefit can be a powerful part of your solution?

    Vision plans that cover comprehensive eye exams and quality vision wear can reduce medical costs and boost employee productivity. Try this calculator and learn the savings possible for your workforce.

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