Don Parker

Pay for Performance vs. Fee for Service: Why You Should Care How Your Doctor Gets Paid

The government is starting to encourage "pay for performance" models as a means of incentivizing doctors to improve…

Resources for the Affordable Care Act: Government Agencies

As an employer, you're likely parsing through the Affordable Care Act in an effort to make sure you're compliant. During…

Employee Retention Still Driven by Nonmedical Benefits

Employee retention is just as valuable — if not more valuable — as recruiting and hiring good people for your business.…

Self-Funded Insurance vs. Fully-Insured Plans: Which Is the Better Choice For Your Business?

You may have heard about the benefits of self-funded insurance plans compared to the more traditional, fully-insured plans…

Your Health Plans for 2015 & the ACA

ACA-mandated health plan requirements for business owners have been implemented in stages since the enactment of the law in…

Will Your Health Plans Meet ACA Requirements Before 2016?

How important is it for your health plans to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before January 1, 2016?…

The Affordable Care Act and the “Cadillac” Tax

A provision of the Affordable Care Act is known as the "Cadillac tax." This tax, which is set to go into effect in 2020,…

Health Insurance Plans: Be Aware of the Minimum Essential Coverage Requirement

To be compliant with the Affordable Care Act, the health insurance plans that you offer your employees must meet the minimum…

The Affordable Care Act and Your Grandfathered Plan

When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, it allowed certain plans that were already in existence to be considered…