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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...

By Jackie Grady, Grady Legal The Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule back in May that would require pharmaceutical companies to disclose the list price of drugs in their direct-to-consumer advertisements. The impetus for this was greater...

By: Doug Hetherington, CEO & Program Architect at HealtH2Business For the past fifteen years, I’ve spent my career in the healthcare industry as an insurance benefits broker. I’ve spent my fair share of time advising employers about self-funded plans and...

By Scott Bennett, Vice President of Access Innovation Featured in BenefitsPRO’s Broker Innovation Lab When it comes to helping clients get more out of their health benefits, the richest insights come from robust data sets. While most brokers & consultants know the...

Maestronites recently experienced a pretty proud moment after making it on Fortune’s list of The 55 Best Companies to Work For in Chicago. We love adding to our growing list of award wins, but this one is especially meaningful to us because it is based on feedback...

Yes, we’re still celebrating International Women’s Day. What can we say, one day just wasn’t enough and we’re having too much fun chatting with the women of Maestro Health. Our next mCHAT is with Rai Barney, Human Resources Manager. How did you get to where you're at...

Even though International Women’s Day was earlier this month, we’re continuing the celebration by bringing you another mCHAT. Next up is Nancy Reardon, Chief Strategy & Product Officer, who’s discussing all things career, role models and overcoming obstacles. Any...