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By Steve Kaltrider, Senior Director of ProductOne of the most common issues we hear about healthcare today is the cost. Unexpected bills, surprise charges, rising premiums, lack of insight into what something costs and why, not knowing how to find a fair price for...

By Anne Brunson, Vice President of Service Operations Healthcare today is pretty tough to navigate. Rising costs, jargon-filled benefits documents and opaque data (if you even get any data) are just a few of the issues many employers and members face today. We believe...

By Stephanie Williams, Vice President of Clinical SolutionsIt’s not a surprise that healthcare can be confusing for employers or the member. High costs, unclear benefits and tough-to-navigate care options are just a few of the hurdles many people face when navigating...

This is not a new story: the U.S. healthcare system is in poor health. At a time when many Americans are already struggling to get by, many are now faced with unnerving choice: their health or their financial stability. Here are the concerning facts: 1 in 5 Americans...

It’s no secret that healthcare costs are out of control. But the mystery is the costs themselves. Today’s healthcare industry has a serious lack of consistency when it comes to how much care should cost—and employers and their health plan members are stuck paying the...

We’ve seen a lot of rapid change in the past year, from work routines to how we manage our wellbeing. While change can be a little uncertain, we’re using this as an opportunity to refresh our approach to healthcare. We’re kicking off the second half of the year with a...

As people struggle to adapt to current events, now is the time for employers to empower health plan members to take control of their healthcare and overall wellbeing. But it’s not as simple as just sending out an email reminding people about their benefits. When it...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise: employees have to deal with their mental health on a daily basis. In fact, 63% suffer from a diagnosable condition or illness, with anxiety, depression and addiction ranking at the top. In our recent Mental Health in the Workplace data...

American workers are no strangers to stress in the workplace. Poor work-life balances, lack of career growth, over-loaded schedules and, more recently, global pandemics all contribute to burdens too difficult to bear. But many employers aren’t providing the support...

When you spend at least a third of your life at work, it’s no surprise that your work environment can impact your wellbeing. But not all health issues are treated equally, or even supported, in the workplace. Take mental health, which has faced a long-standing stigma,...

With so much uncertainty about the scale and duration of COVID-19, people around the world are worried about their wellbeing, their finances and their ability to access good healthcare. Unfortunately, the healthcare system is extremely complex and can be difficult to...

Cost containment strategies are more critical than ever as healthcare costs are anticipated to rise even higher due to COVID-19. Today, we’re taking a deeper look at Individual Coverage HRAs, or ICHRAs. Let’s dive in. What’s an ICHRA again? An ICHRA, or Individual...

Traditional healthcare models just aren’t working for employers. Outrageous costs, confusing benefits information, poor claims processing and little to no data means that employers and employees are stuck with solutions that just aren’t built to care for their health....

As the world deals with the impact of COVID-19, access to healthcare is becoming an even more critical component of maintaining your wellbeing. Maestro Health remains steadfast in our commitment to delivering care to our members. We’ve compiled the latest information...

When people are sick, the last thing they want to do is shop for a doctor. But that’s what the current healthcare system asks them to do. High rates of ER visits, misdiagnoses and unnecessary procedures are often the result of uninformed employees seeking out care...

Today's employers are faced with several challenges to attract and retain talent in today's turbulent economy. Healthcare affordability, directing employees to the right care at the right time and, especially today, easier ways to access care are issues that impact...

We get it: wading through legalese and staying on top of the latest healthcare regulations can be confusing. Unfortunately, in healthcare, a solid understanding of compliance changes is a necessary evil. As we approach the new year, Maestro Health took a look at...

It’s a common story: employers pay into what looks like a reasonable benefits package, only to end up with high claims costs for employees. Employers and their employees are stuck with rising premiums, little to no wellness resources and this cycle repeats itself year...