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Healthcare feels unaffordable because the cost is hidden, claims data is gated, and incentives are misaligned. Self-funding pulls back the curtain on every dollar.
Roundstone’s top ten 2023 resources on self-funded health insurance, covering renewals, stop loss, captives, employee experience, and pharmacy strategy.
Self-funded health plans pay off when employers commit to a long-term view, riding through short-term claims volatility to capture compounding cost savings.
Finding the best stop loss captive for your employee health plan comes down to underwriting, claims transparency, surplus return, and partner alignment.
Roundstone announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer to support continued growth and expansion of the group captive program.
Emerging trends in prescription costs, GLP-1s, specialty biologics, and PBM consolidation, are reshaping how self-funded employers budget for pharmacy spend.
A self-funded health plan can free up cash flow you didn’t know you had. Here’s how the model shifts working
The most popular group health insurance program might surprise you. Self-funded and group captive plans now drive more mid-market employer
Consumerism in healthcare means giving employees the tools and incentives to act like consumers. Here’s how self-funded plans build that
Employee benefit advisors grow and retain business by leading with cost containment. Here are four strategies that win renewals and
Self-funded health plans are a safer bet than employers expect. Stop loss, captive structure, and claims transparency reduce risk while
Roundstone unveiled a new enhanced website built to help employers and advisors explore self-funded health insurance, captives, and cost containment
Provider network choice shapes employee care, plan costs, and out-of-pocket spend. Here’s how self-funded employers pick the right one.
Pharmacy costs are rising faster than any line item in your health plan. Here’s how to choose a PBM that
Per-employee-per-year (PEPY) cost is the truest benchmark for whether your health plan is competitive. Here’s how to use it to
Your pharmacy benefit manager makes or breaks drug spend. Here’s how self-funded employers choose a PBM aligned with their interests,
A third-party administrator (TPA) is the backbone of any self-funded plan. Here’s how a TPA processes claims, manages eligibility, and
Finding the right TPA shapes claims accuracy, employee experience, and total spend. Here are 8 secrets self-funded employers use to
Wellness programs deliver measurable ROI through reduced claims, lower absenteeism, and stronger productivity. See how self-funded employers track and prove
For most CFOs, healthcare costs now eat directly into profitability. This Roundstone leadership study shows where the spend goes and
Healthcare cost containment finds waste, removes it, and keeps outcomes intact. Self-funded plans give you the claims data to do
Self-funding gives you the control, claims visibility, and flexibility to attack the cost drivers that fully insured plans actively hide
Effective cost containment starts with claims data, clinical care management, pharmacy optimization, and direct primary care partnerships working as one
Real healthcare cost savings come from claims transparency, smart vendor choices, and proactive clinical management. Self-funding makes all three possible.
If renewal season has you bracing for a double-digit increase, it’s time to look at self-funding. Here’s how the model
Renewal season is the moment benefit advisors prove their value. Here’s how to prepare with claims data, scenario modeling, and
Sexual and reproductive health care access and education matter for employee outcomes and employer cost. Here’s how self-funded plans can
The Great Resignation reshaped what employees expect from their benefits. Here’s how employers should adapt plan design, communication, and total
Employee wellness program trends are shifting toward chronic disease management, behavioral health, and digital tools. Here’s what works inside self-funded
An employee benefits package is more than premium and deductible. Self-funded plans let you design the package around what your
Employee benefits education is the highest-leverage way to encourage self-advocacy and lower total plan spend. Here’s what to teach and
The pandemic permanently shifted employee health insurance expectations. Self-funded plans have adapted faster than fully insured ones to telehealth and
Self-funding means an employer pays for their employees’ healthcare claims directly instead of paying fixed premiums to an insurance carrier.
A medical group captive is a self-funded model where small and mid-sized employers join together to access financial advantages, share risk and gain greater stability.
Stop-loss insurance protects self-funded employers from large or unexpected claims. It caps financial risk so one high-cost event doesn’t significantly impact your overall healthcare spend.
Health insurance costs rise due to increasing healthcare prices, higher utilization, and lack of transparency in traditional models. Learn how self- funding through a captive can help offset these trends.
Cost containment includes strategies that reduce unnecessary healthcare spending while maintaining quality care. Read how tactics like claims analysis, preventative care, and pharmacy cost management can reduce spend.
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