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The Phia Group's 2nd Quarter 2020 Newsletter

On April 21, 2020
The Phia Group is off to a great start in the second quarter of 2020! Check out our newsletter to get acquainted with some of the latest happenings in our neck of the woods.

The Stacks – 2nd Quarter 2020

On March 19, 2020
This is “The Stacks” from The Phia Group’s 2nd Quarter 2020 Newsletter.

The Top 10 of 2020: Cost Containment Measures to Implement Right Now

On March 10, 2020
Self-funding can be great if you know how to use it – but it can also be disastrous if done wrong. Health plans trust their TPAs and brokers to make the right decisions for them, and cost-containment is always the right decision. From choosing a stop-loss carrier all the way to handling appeals, the self-funding market is full of options and customizations, and some are (much) better than others. Join The Phia Group’s legal team as they discuss the cost-containment measures they encounter most frequently, and tell some success stories, some horror stories, and how you can make the best decisions for your clients’ bank accounts.

Empowering Plans: P78 – Debating the Debates

On March 6, 2020
In this episode, Ron Peck and Brady Bizarro assess candidates’ (and EX-candidate’s) proposals, and what it all means for our industry.

Double Dose: Revisiting Rx Drugs and Answering Your Questions

On February 12, 2020
Last month, we discussed some disturbing trends surrounding prescription drugs, and what they mean for self-funding. The overwhelming feedback we received after last month’s webinar was that you, our viewers, want more information on this particular topic – so we’re back with a sequel! Join The Phia Group’s legal team as they take a deeper dive on the topic of Rx drugs, tackle the difficult questions asked in last month’s webinar, and help plans protect themselves while staying ahead of the curve.

Empowering Plans: P77 – Care Where? Care Everywhere!

On January 31, 2020
In this episode, Adam and Ron interview industry legend, Ernie Clevenger, regarding CareHere, LLC, the future of consumer-centric medicine, technology – and most importantly – the MyHealthGuide newsletter!

Empowering Plans: P76 – Taking the Stage in 2020

On January 24, 2020
In this episode, Ron Peck and Brady Bizarro discuss the first Democratic debate of 2020 and the latest ruling from a federal appeals court on Obamacare. Time could be running out, both for the ACA and for the candidates for president. You do not want to miss our take on these issues and more!

A Dose of Savings – Addressing Drugs, PBMs, and the Controversies Surrounding Them

On January 21, 2020
Whether you are a fan of politics, profits, or identifying savings, you are likely keeping a close eye on pharmaceuticals. From life-preserving medications that have been around for decades (and whose price increases continue to outpace the national GDP) to specialty drugs that are inches away from FDA approval (and bankrupting most benefit plans), the cost tied to drugs is a hot topic. While congressional efforts to curb rising costs have stalled, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and politicians continue to look for someone else to blame. Join The Phia Group as they discuss the Rx trends to watch for, the biggest threats to health plans, cost-containment strategies to implement, political efforts underway, and an injection of information you can’t do without.

The Phia Group's 1st Quarter 2020 Newsletter

On January 16, 2020
The Phia Group is off to a great start in the first quarter of 2020! Check out our newsletter to get acquainted with some of the latest happenings in our neck of the woods.

The Stacks – 1st Quarter 2020

On January 14, 2020
This is “The Stacks” from The Phia Group’s 1st Quarter 2020 Newsletter.

Empowering Plans: P75 – Free Health Benefits at Phia

On January 3, 2020
We finally did it! Join Adam Russo and Ron Peck as they discuss the different tactics used to offer Phia's employees FREE health benefits! This is not a podcast that you can afford to miss.

The Phia Group Announces the Offering of Free Health Benefits to Employees and Their Families

On December 19, 2019
The Phia Group recently announced the Offering of Free Health Benefits to Employees and Their Families. Learn all the details today!

Empowering Plans: P74 – Medicare Podcast for All!

On December 19, 2019
This is it! This is it! Ron and Brady pick apart Elizabeth Warren’s Medicare-for-All proposal, and the concept as a whole; the good, the bad, and the really bad. You can’t afford to ignore this one.

A Perfect Vision for 2020

On December 17, 2019
Looking back at the year that was, 2019 gives us perspective and allows us to view 2020 with both optimism and concern. Open your eyes (and ears) and join the team as they review the issues, topics, and innovations of 2019 that they believe will impact 2020, as well as the strategies you need to implement now to conquer the coming year.

Empowering Plans: P73 – Preparing Your Plan Document for 2020

On December 11, 2019
The Phia Group’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Ron E. Peck, and Senior Vice President of Consulting, Jen McCormick, sit down to discuss the top-rated topic chosen by Phia’s webinar listeners. Our webinar listeners spoke (hypothetically) and we listened! Make sure you tune in to find out what Ron and Jen have to say about plan documents and learn the do’s and don’ts when it comes to reviewing and updating your plan document in 2020!