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Empowering Plans: P41 - The Case for Collusion (Continued)

On May 24, 2018
Join The Phia Group’s Sr. VP, Ron E. Peck, and healthcare attorney Brady C. Bizarro as they answer the questions that you asked during our webinar on PBMs, specialty drug prices, and lawsuits alleging fraud.

Empowering Plans: P40 - Reference Based Pricing - Yeah, You Know Me

On May 17, 2018
In this episode, The Phia Group chats once again with one of their Partners in Empowerment, Gregory S. Everett, President and CEO of Payer Compass. Greg addresses all of our hosts’ questions regarding reference based pricing, balance billing, the value of physician networks, and the future of RBP.

The Case for Collusion: How the Power Players May Have Defrauded Us All

On May 15, 2018
At long last, after a lengthy investigation, we are ready to present the allegations of collusion. It is alleged that powerful forces have been working together in a complex scheme to mislead us. To be clear, we are talking about Big Pharma and certain PBMs. A new class action lawsuit has been filed against CVS Health alleging that it knowingly colluded with PBMs to raise generic drug prices. The claim is that health plans and consumers alike have been overpaying for drugs. We have seen this playbook before. This time, however, there is potential for TPAs and their groups to join the lawsuit to recoup funds allegedly overpaid to CVS. Join The Phia Group’s Special Counsels for an hour as they share reports on this alleged fraudulent scheme and discuss the ways in which our industry can fight back and tackle the underlying problem of specialty drug prices.

Empowering Plans: P39 - Everything's Bigger In Texas!

On May 7, 2018
In this episode, our hosts interview Third Party Administrator, visionary, and industry expert – Caprock Healthplans’ own Executive Vice President, John Farnsley – as we review some of his recent talking points, cover where he thinks the industry is headed, and dissect the biggest issues he thinks will impact everyone involved.

Empowering Plans: P38 - A Labor of Love?

On April 24, 2018
In this episode, Adam, Ron, and Brady interview in-house specialist, VP of Consulting Attorney Jennifer McCormick, and discuss the many complicated issues surrounding surrogacy, and the costs for which benefit plans may be responsible. What can be denied? What must be paid? Why is this a threat? What can we do to avoid it, or at least minimize the risks? Listen and find out!

4 Horsemen of the Plan-pocalypse

On April 19, 2018
Nostradamus? Miss Cleo? The Phia Group? In a psychic feat of foresight, The Phia Group’s team has gazed into their crystal ball and identified four issues that may not presently be keeping you up at night, but will certainly be disturbing your slumber very soon. From being forced to pay for surrogate pregnancy and births, to the IRS actively issuing letters notifying employers of 2015 tax year penalties; from a new wave of fraud, errors, and abuse leading to heretofore unseen overpayments, to case law addressing the rights of plans to utilize reference based pricing – you’ve been warned! We predict this complimentary webinar will open your eyes. Miss this webinar at your own peril… You’ve been warned!

Empowering Plans: P37 - Arresting the Financial Serial Killers

On April 18, 2018
Today Adam and Ron interview the industry, and nationally, renown Dr. Keith Smith of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. This pioneer of transparent pricing and forefather of the Free Market Medical Association waxes poetic regarding everything from issues with provider pricing, the status of medicine today, and his predictions for the future of health care. If you don’t think surgeons can offer a clear and transparent price for care before they provide the treatment is provided, listen to this episode and prepare to be shocked!

Empowering Plans: P36 - New Kids on the Block

On April 9, 2018
In this episode, Ron, Adam and Brady interview one member of our industry’s albeit too small youth movement. Our hosts discuss with Brian Olsen what we all can do to attract new interest, and talent, to the business of risk management and hopefully help our industry not only survive, but thrive.

The Phia Group's 2nd Quarter 2018 Newsletter

On April 5, 2018
The Phia Group is off to a great start in the second quarter of 2018! Check out our newsletter to get acquainted with some of the latest happenings in our neck of the woods.

Empowering Plans: P35 - Direct Primary Care – The Pot of Gold You’re Looking For

On April 4, 2018
In this episode, part of our Partners in Empowerment series, we interview Doctor Jeff Gold of Gold Direct Care (golddirectcare.com). Join us as we ask the questions you want answered regarding this innovative and interesting approach to “real” medical care.

The Stacks - 2nd Quarter 2018

On April 2, 2018
This is “The Stacks” from the Phia Group’s 2nd Quarter 2018 Newsletter

Empowering Plans: P34 – Loopholes, Untouchables, and An Unlikely Ally

On March 23, 2018
In this episode of Empowering Plans, Adam, Ron, and Brady go around the horn discussing a few hot button topics; from exposing what could be a significant loophole affecting health plans to explaining how certain age groups face unique barriers to obtaining health coverage. Finally, they discuss Idaho’s recent attempts to thwart Obamacare and the Trump Administration’s surprising reaction.

Transparency: Using it to Your Advantage

On March 20, 2018
Join The Phia Group’s legal team as they discuss the need for, and effects of, contractual and price transparency on the self-funded industry – and how health plans, TPAs, and brokers can use transparency to their advantage.

Empowering Plans: P33 - Partners in Empowerment – A Prescription for Savings

On March 16, 2018
In this episode Ron and Brady are thrilled to interview LG Hanzel of Rx Results. LG digs deep on topics ranging from Specialty Drugs to PBMs, and what benefit plans can do to curb the cost of drugs in America – an issue that is big, and getting bigger every day.

Empowering Plans: P32 - Red Cross Blood Drive Special Episode

On March 1, 2018
Today The Phia Group in partnership with the Red Cross hosted an on-site blood drive. Join Ron Peck as he interviews members of The Phia Group staff and Red Cross leadership as we discuss the event, personal experiences, and the ever present need for donors. This moving and important episode will hopefully drive you to action!