Phia GroupPhia Group Mediahttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/PostsThe Skinny on Weight Loss Drugshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/1312/the-skinny-on-weight-loss-drugsWebinarsWed, 21 Feb 2024 16:05:50 GMT<p style="text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">From Contrave to Saxenda to Wegovy and beyond, society is being bombarded with messaging about weight loss drugs.  While many publicly debate their efficacy and long term viability, far fewer are openly asking who will pay for them – and how.  For those of us that sponsor and service health benefit plans, the costs arising from this trend are very real.  While we want to help people lose weight, get fit, and improve their overall health – the best way to approach this matter is still uncertain.  Join The Phia Group for another free webinar!  Our team will discuss this very relevant topic, including related issues such as off-label drug usage, international drug importation, defining medical necessity, plan drafting and exclusions.  Likewise, the importance of educating plan membership about the costs of healthcare, and what it means to be self-funded.   </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt"><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4261639336946821292"><span style="color:#0071ce;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span calibri="">Click Here to View Our Full Webinar</span></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:#000000;">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to</span> <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> 1312Love is in the (Health)Care!https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/1224/love-is-in-the-healthcareWebinarsWed, 15 Feb 2023 14:46:59 GMT<p style="margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt; margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Roses are red, violets are blue, and The Phia Group has some hot tips for you.  Whether you sponsor, administer, or service self-funded health plans, The Phia Group’s free webinar will thrill and amaze you. The Phia Group’s team presented a variety of important issues, best practices, and case studies. From disputes with providers, to subrogation, to regulatory updates, and beyond… this webinar is better than a box of chocolates.  Don’t wait to unwrap your gift!</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 10pt; margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; text-align:justify"><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/629272924010795779"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:#0071ce;">Click Here to View Our Full Webinar</span></span></span></span></a></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com?subject=Webinar%20Slides" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>.</span></span></span></span></p> 1224Empowering Plans: P74 – Medicare Podcast for All!https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/918/empowering-plans-p74-medicare-podcast-for-allPodcastsThu, 19 Dec 2019 13:43:16 GMT<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bA3lQIFPMzM" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>This is it!&nbsp; This is it!&nbsp; Ron and Brady pick apart Elizabeth Warren&rsquo;s Medicare-for-All proposal, and the concept as a whole; the good, the bad, and the really bad. You can&rsquo;t afford to ignore this one.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://youtu.be/bA3lQIFPMzM"><span style="color:#0071CE;">Click here to check out the podcast!</span></a><span style="color:#0071CE;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#000000;"> (Make sure you subscribe to our </span><a href="https://youtu.be/bA3lQIFPMzM"><span style="color:#0071CE;">YouTube</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phia-groups-podcast/id1246462552?mt=2"><span style="color:#3366ff;">iTunes</span><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></a><span style="color:#000000;">Channels!)</span></p> 918To Pay, or Not to Pay … The Guide to Handling Claims, Denials, and Appealshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/854/to-pay-or-not-to-pay-the-guide-to-handling-claims-denials-and-appealsWebinarsThu, 23 May 2019 15:21:10 GMT<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uEPkCoFSd2g" width="560"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A claim arrives. Is it payable? Such a simple question triggers so many complex scenarios. In this era of steadily increasing appeals, to pay or exclude is only the first step. Even if it’s covered, how much is payable? Are there network entanglements or stop-loss issues? Employer bias or HR concerns? Never mind gaps! Even IF the claims are properly handled, has the written notification of adverse benefit determination been issued properly? Who can file an appeal? How? What timelines apply? What steps do you take, to set yourself up to triumph, if and when it ends up in front of a court of law? As so many administrators have discovered the hard way, it is all too easy to make mistakes that can come back to bite you later. DON’T PANIC! Join The Phia Group’s legal team as they discuss the good, bad, and ugly truths about the claims process, and how to safely navigate the various TPA and health plan duties associated with it.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/uEPkCoFSd2g">Click Here to View Our Full Webinar on YouTube</a></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> 854Keeping PACE with Appeals, Trends and Fiduciary Responsibilityhttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/587/keeping-pace-with-appeals-trends-and-fiduciary-responsibilitywebinar Mon, 22 May 2017 14:01:57 GMTAs TPAs, consultants, and Plan Sponsors utilizing The Phia Group's Plan Appointed Claim Evaluator service, you are entitled to exclusive educational material. Join The Phia Group's PACE legal team as they provide insight drawn from within the past 2 years of the PACE service.<br /> <br /> During this webinar, you will be provided an insider's view into the latest health plan appeals trends, plan document best practices related to appeals and fiduciary concerns, as well as an update on the current, fiduciary landscape.<br /> <br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/Keeping PACE With Appeals_ Trends and Fiduciary Responsibility .mp4">Download our PACE Webinar!</a>587Decisions, Decisions: Which Plan Types Work Best for Which Groups, and Why?https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/585/decisions-decisions-which-plan-types-work-best-for-which-groups-and-whyWebinarsTue, 16 May 2017 21:28:33 GMT<p>Between a traditional PPO plan, a MEC or “skinny” plan, reference-based pricing, narrow network, cafeteria plan, or high-deductible health plan, who can choose? They all have their nuances, and which plan type is best for a given plan sponsor will depend on factors including risk tolerance, geographical location, employee base, and more.<br /> <br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group’s legal team on Tuesday, May 16, as they discussed the different plan options available to plan sponsors these days – including benefits, dangers, best practices, stop-loss and network considerations, and the future.<br /> <br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/May2017/Decisions_ Decisions_ Which Plan Types Work Best for Which Groups_ and Why_.mp4">Click Here to Download our Full Webinar</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/May2017/Decisions_Decisions_Which_Plan_Types_Work_Best_for.mp3">Click Here to Download Webinar Audio Only</a><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> 585Medical Bill Blues: Pre-Payment Contracting and Negotiation, Pricing Alternatives, and Post-Payment Recovery of Overpaymentshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/560/medical-bill-blues-pre-payment-contracting-and-negotiation-pricing-alternatives-and-post-payment-recovery-of-overpaymentsWebinarsThu, 23 Mar 2017 18:46:24 GMT<p><br /> It’s common knowledge that not every network contract adds real value, nor can medical providers always be relied upon to bill responsibly. As the fiduciary duty to be prudent with plan assets becomes increasingly relevant, it's important that self-funded health plans, and those who service them, not fall behind.<br /> <br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group's legal team on March 23, 2017 as they analyzed the various ups and downs we associate with "provider relations," including overpayments, claim negotiations, reference-based pricing, balance billing and more - and discussed some best practices for working within each of these domains.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.phiagroup.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=xVJd3TcgSrM%3d&tabid=23892&portalid=586&mid=38035" target="_blank">Click Here to Download Full Webinar</a><br /> <a href="https://www.phiagroup.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=NulyzvzSqLo%3d&tabid=23892&portalid=586&mid=38035" target="_blank">Click Here to Download Audio</a><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> 560Top Miscues Employers Make When It Comes To Their Health Plans ... And What We All Can Do To Become Health Plan Heroeshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/401/top-miscues-employers-make-when-it-comes-to-their-health-plans-and-what-we-all-can-do-to-become-health-plan-heroesWebinarsWed, 15 Feb 2017 19:47:16 GMT<p>Employers who self-fund their health plan act as a traditional employer, a plan sponsor, and a plan administrator. Juggling this many roles, conflicts and contradictions are bound to happen. For instance, an  employee handbook’s handling of disability leave may conflict with the health plan document as it relates to employment and plan coverage.<br /> <br /> Thanks for joining The Phia Group’s legal team on February 15, 2017, as they discussed top miscues employers make when it comes to their health  plans, and what we all can do to become health plan heroes; rescuing employers who have blurred the lines, and will without our help soon be stuck between a rock and a hard place.<br /> <br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/feb2017/ThePhiaGroup_s February Webinar - Top Miscues Employers Make.mp4" target="_blank">Click Here to Download Full Webinar</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/feb2017/ThePhiaGroup_s February Webinar - Top Miscues Employers Make.mp3">Click Here to Download Audio</a><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> 401Back to The Self-Funding Future – Which Echoes of 2016 Will Continue to Impact Self-Funding in 2017https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/396/back-to-the-self-funding-future-which-echoes-of-2016-will-continue-to-impact-self-funding-in-2017WebinarsThu, 19 Jan 2017 18:44:06 GMT<p>The past decade has ushered in both outrage and opportunity for self-funded plans, and 2016 was no different. The characteristics of self-funded plans continued to alter in concert with new laws and regulations. While these bureaucratic efforts often hindered our ability to self-fund, for those daring enough to change with the times, we saw increased growth and prosperity. We will no doubt see these issues and opportunities continue to evolve in 2017, and only those that prepare will thrive.<br /> <br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group’s team of attorneys on January 19, 2016 as they reviewed the most troublesome and costly issues of 2016 and opportunities that were born from strife - and examined how they will impact self-funding in 2017 while offering some solutions for the new year.<br /> <br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Jan2017/The Phia Group - Back to the Self-Funding Future - 1-19-17.mp4">Click here to download the video.</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Jan2017/The Phia Group - Back to the Self-Funding Future - 1-19-17.mp3">Click here to download the audio.</a></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To obtain a copy of our webinar slides, please reach out to <a href="mailto:mpainten@phiagroup.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">mpainten@phiagroup.com</a>. </span></span></span></p> 396Independent Consultation & Evaluation: ICE, ICE, Baby!https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/384/independent-consultation-evaluation-ice-ice-babyWebinarsThu, 22 Sep 2016 20:16:17 GMTOur industry is plagued by issues related to compliance, contracts, and cost-containment &ndash; and a myriad of other legal issues as well. Engaging an expert for a second set of eyes is a chore in itself, requiring approval from management or an individual group as well as a cost-benefit analysis of the expert&rsquo;s fees &ndash; sometimes resulting in the decision not to consult a neutral third-party at all.<br /> <br /> The Phia Group has been providing consulting services since its inception seventeen years ago. We have seen thousands of problems that could have been mitigated or avoided entirely by consulting an expert. As a result, we have created the ICE service &ndash; short for Independent Consultation and Evaluation.<br /> <br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group&rsquo;s legal team on September 22, 2016 at 1:00pm (EST) as they discussed some of the problems facing the self-funded industry today, provided examples of situations where being proactive rather than reactive would have been beneficial, and presented the value that ICE can hold for TPAs and health plans.<br /> <br /> <a target="_blank" href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Sept2016/ThePhiaGroup - ICE ICE Baby - 9-22-16.pdf">Click here to download the slides.</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Sept2016/ThePhiaGroup - ICE ICE Baby - 9-22-16.mp3">Click here to download the audio.</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Sept2016/ThePhiaGroup - ICE ICE Baby - 9-22-16.mp4">Click here to download the video.</a><br />384Back to Basics: Plan Documents 101 (Part 2)https://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/381/back-to-basics-plan-documents-101-part-2WebinarsWed, 13 Jul 2016 14:37:17 GMTWhen we think of hot topics in the self-funded industry, plan document drafting is hardly the first thing that come to mind. Instead, issues such as fiduciary duties, reference-based pricing, transgender coverage, employee incentives, and provider abuse are on the tip of everybody's tongues. All these topics, however, share a common feature: they're all reflected, in some way or another, within the plan document. Without compliant and effective plan document language, a plan can't offer robust benefit programs while containing costs.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group's legal team (including Jen McCormick) on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016, at 1:00pm (EST), as we presented Part 2 of our "Back to Basics: Plan Documents 101" presentation. We discussed some more of the best and worst practices for plan drafting, to help you make the most of every page of your plan document.<br /> <br /> <a target="_blank" href="/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cbsLfKJ3yG8%3d&amp;portalid=586">Click here to download slides.</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Jul2016/ThePhiaGroup - Back to Basics - Plan Language 101 - Part 2.mp4">Click here to download video.</a><br /> <a href="/Portals/phiagroup/webinars/Jul2016/ThePhiaGroup - Back to Basics - Plan Language 101 - Part 2.mp3">Click here to download audio.</a>381The Tangled Web of Contractshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/377/the-tangled-web-of-contractsWebinarsThu, 12 May 2016 19:25:22 GMTThe self-funded industry is made up of a complex system of contracts, and navigation across them is anything but simple. Network contracts supersede plan documents; Administrative Services Agreements &ldquo;add&rdquo; plan provisions, stop-loss policies embrace carve-outs but networks prohibit them, employee handbooks promise benefits not provided by the SPD&hellip;and those are just a few examples of areas of confusion. <br /> <br /> Thank you for joining The Phia Group on May 12th, 2016 as its legal team gave a crash course in contracts. Cost-containment can be impacted by the contracts you sign, and there are often exceptions and restrictions buried deep down, or potential issues not considered beforehand. In this webinar, The Phia Group explained some of the contracting pitfalls experienced on a daily basis within the self-funded industry.<br /> <br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.phiagroup.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uHJ8bTVX0AM%3d&amp;tabid=23892&amp;portalid=586&amp;mid=38035">Download the video</a><br /> <a href="http://www.phiagroup.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qogyacYk3Lg%3d&amp;tabid=23892&amp;portalid=586&amp;mid=38035">Download the audio</a><br /> <a href="http://www.phiagroup.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=NM-xQI06eAo%3d&amp;tabid=23892&amp;portalid=586&amp;mid=38035">Download the slides</a><br /> <br /> <br />377The Phia Group, LLC Comments on Recent Industry Developmentshttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/352/the-phia-group-llc-comments-on-recent-industry-developmentsPress ReleasesSat, 24 Oct 2015 05:24:38 GMT<div class="entry"> <p>These last few weeks have brought with them a whirlwind of controversy and concern. The Phia Group, LLC is pleased to announce that it will be addressing three of the hottest topics during its monthly webinar. If you have not yet signed up for our FREE webinar, to be held on Thursday, October 30th, 2014, from 1:00 &ndash; 2:00 PM EST, then you will most certainly be missing out!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="/portals/phiagroup/images/October-22.pdf">Read More</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>352