{"id":8489,"date":"2020-01-29T16:05:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T21:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/?p=8489"},"modified":"2023-02-10T09:36:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:36:58","slug":"9-ways-to-offset-rising-healthcare-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/blog\/9-ways-to-offset-rising-healthcare-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Offset Rising Healthcare Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you recently received double-digit rate increases from your employee benefits carriers. Now you are adjusting your 2020 strategy to absorb the financial hit. Those are some tough decisions. Have you considered all of your options?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked for advice from expert CEO-advisor, Jim Schleckser, from <a href=\"https:\/\/theceoproject.com\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inc. CEO Project<\/span><\/a>. When managing your business on a restricted budget, Schleckser recommends that you \u201creduce spending in non-critical areas so you can invest more heavily in things that will generate revenue and profit.\u201d The second idea he shared is to \u201cNever waste a good crisis. It is a great chance to challenge your old ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From Jim Schleckser, here are 9 opportunities to optimize business spend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>1. Refine your Value Proposition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers buy from you for a reason. Make sure you know what that reason is and hone the offering until it is a weapon for creating new business. Your value proposition should serve as an active reminder of <a href=\"https:\/\/theceoproject.com\/why-product-innovation-isnt-that-important\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">what your customers want and what problem you can solve for them<\/span><\/a>. \u201cTry to find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V0-jfwfm-LU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mafia offer<\/span><\/a> and make it so good potential clients can\u2019t say no,\u201d says Schleckser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What do your customers want? Consider these areas for innovation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Customer Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Innovative product offering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Lowest cost solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Ease of doing business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bruckmarketing.com\/what-is-your-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What problem can you solve for your customer<\/span><\/a>? How do you deliver greater value than your competitors? Articulate it. Make sure your team and branding\/marketing is saying it consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>2. Promote Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your sales, marketing, and product\/service teams use <a href=\"https:\/\/theceoproject.com\/heroic-efforts-damage-company-growth\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">best practice processes<\/span><\/a>? Schleckser recommends that businesses \u201ccreate strong systems and processes to enable less experienced people to deliver high quality, economical results, repeatedly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>3. Reassess Legacy Processes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Has your business accumulated a set of manual activities that used to be much more useful than they are now? Reassess processes regularly and weed out inefficiency. \u201cReally,\u201d says Schleckser, \u201cdo you need that 39-page turnover report? If not, the employee producing that report can deliver greater value doing something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>4. Focus on Motivators that Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is motivated by money. In his book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danpink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/drive.jpg\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Drive<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/a>, Dan Pink suggests we consider Intrinsic motivators like autonomy, mastery, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Autonomy: the desire to direct our own lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Mastery: the urge to get better and better at something that matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Purpose: the yearning to do what we do in the service of something larger than ourselves <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>5. Reward Your Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be asking people to do more for less and potentially with fewer people in the organization. The ones that are still around need compensation and recognition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/tools-and-samples\/toolkits\/pages\/employeerecognitionprograms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recognize employees<\/span><\/a> who demonstrate company values with achievement awards and small spot bonuses. Never underestimate the power of a thank you note from the CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>6. Delegate to Develop Talent and Leverage Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t learn to embrace the art of delegation, you won\u2019t be able to build your business. The <a href=\"https:\/\/theceoproject.com\/when-to-delegate-try-the-70-percent-rule-2\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">70 percent rule<\/span><\/a> gives you guidance on how to do it well. Taking the time to delegate out work frees you up for higher value tasks and helps develop talent. \u201cDevelop high performers.\u201d Schleckser says. \u201cThey are the key to growth. Delegate to them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>7. Reduce the Cost to Create\/Deliver your Product<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-tech.com\/RelId\/672584\/isvars\/default\/industry_articles.htm\">reducing the cost to produce each unit<\/a><\/span>, you set up a lasting benefit that pays a dividend every time you produce that product in the future. When seeking opportunities to reduce the cost per unit, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Overhead costs through smarter purchasing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Materials used to create your product: parts and pieces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Supplier alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Bulk purchase savings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Reduced labor hours per unit. \u201cAsk for your employees\u2019 input \u2014 they know what you don\u2019t.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>8. Optimize Balance Sheet Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of ways to reduce expense just by managing your balance sheet. Here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Collect Accounts Receivable aggressively<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Negotiate longer payment terms for purchases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Carry less inventory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/creative-financing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">creative methods of financing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Reduce operating expenses by managing sales, general, and administrative expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#39495b\"><strong>9. Make Employee Health Benefits a Long-term Strategic Investment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Employer health plan <a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/blog\/group-captive-health-insurance-plans-help-mid-market-companies-control-costs\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">costs are continuing to rise<\/span><\/a>, easily outpacing inflation and challenging businesses\u2019 bottom lines. Mid-market companies can feel powerless when tasked with fighting spiraling healthcare costs, but a solution may be as simple as rethinking how you insure employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying health insurance should not be a rash decision made each year but rather a well-thought-out strategic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining affordable rates over the long run is often not a reality unless the funding strategy provides<a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/five-ways-to-save\/\"> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">long-term ways to save<\/span><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/blog\/why-self-funded-health-plans-safe-bet\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">group, self-funded insurance plan<\/span><\/a> as an option to manage your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No business wants to make unnecessary cuts or compromises. And there\u2019s a big opportunity to avoid this right at the top of your P&amp;L by <a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/five-ways-to-save\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">reducing your health benefit spend<\/span><\/a> (reducing healthcare costs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Health benefit spend is a top line item expense for most businesses. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/about-roundstone\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mid-sized employer ourselves<\/span><\/a>, Roundstone understands how health care costs can burden your business. For more than a decade, we\u2019ve delivered affordable health insurance benefits that save our clients an average of 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to get off the merry-go-round of annual rate increases, <a href=\"https:\/\/roundstoneinsurance.com\/excelsior\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">contact us<\/span><\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Jim Schleckser and Inc. CEO Project for the great advice for optimizing business spending. 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