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On April 19, 2022
Learn about case studies and recent developments in the healthcare industry from relationships to regulations, from plans to politics and more.

The 11th Hour - Last Minute Moves to Make for 2022 as a New Era in Cost Containment Begins

On December 13, 2021
Learn about what the new era of cost containment will bring in 2022 and how to prepare for increased regulatory attention and enforcement.

A Spooky Surprise: NSA Regulations on IDR Released

On October 19, 2021
Are you aware of the No Surprises Act rules on independent dispute resolution? Learn about its implications for claims and appeals with The Phia Group.

The Provider Perspective – Analysis and Response to How Providers are Reacting to Recent Rule Changes and Reform

On August 24, 2021
Are you prepared for the new healthcare pricing rule changes? Learn about best practices to fight back against abusive provider billing tactics.

Surprise, surprise! Analyzing the No Surprises Act Part Deux

On July 12, 2021
Wondering how surprise billing regulations will impact you? Learn about the No Surprises Act in this detailed analysis of the new rules by The Phia Group.

Back on Track: Plan Sponsor Priorities for the Second Half of 2021

On June 21, 2021
Learn about cost containment solutions to help you prepare for challenges with mental health parity requirements and rising prescription drug prices.

Face the Change – Plan Design, Administrative Claims Processing and Payment Changes Needed in Light of COVID-19 and New Regulatory Obligations

On April 27, 2021
Learn about ARPA, COBRA, Mental Health Parity, the No Surprises Act and how to remain compliant in light of new federal and state regulations.

A Blueprint for Success – Lessons from 2020, Expectations for 2021

On February 25, 2021
Join The Phia Group to learn from the past, and plan for the future! In this webinar, The Phia Group will both examine what has happened as well as predict what is to come, as they help you identify what needs to be done to ensure the best possible outcomes for this coming year. They will discuss President Biden’s first month in office, identify whom he has appointed for key roles (and examine their track records on healthcare), as well as dissect the issues that were most relevant in 2020 – ensuring we learn from both the victories and losses of the year that has ended.

New Opportunities to Save, Create Revenue & Avoid Scary Practices

On October 19, 2020
Join The Phia Team as they share some of the industry’s scariest blunders and gruesome practices. Turn down the lights and prepare to be horrified; but fear not... with this trick there are also treats. Not only will attendees learn from others' mistakes, but we will also pull from our bag of goodies new sources of revenue and savings for plans and administrators alike. If you miss this one, it will haunt you for the rest of your life.

Benefits on the Ballot – A Political Update for Health Benefits Professionals

On September 22, 2020
Election season is underway. The future of healthcare will be decided via the ballot box, court rooms, and congressional halls. Pandemic or no pandemic, the gears of democracy are turning and what happens now will have long term effects for us all. Join The Phia Group as they discuss the most important elections (including candidates’ positions on health), ongoing legal cases, and proposed laws. They will dissect each and provide you with not only thoughts on how they may impact us, but how we can best prepare for likely outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plan Language, Rx, and Lawsuits to Watch (and File): Innovation for a Changing Industry

On November 13, 2019
In the face of evolving pricing models, ever-increasing drug costs, difficulties in administering claims, and increased regulatory burdens, the players in the self-funding industry need change. Not just any change, though; creative change that promotes cost-containment and makes life easier for those who support health benefit plans in one way or another.