Phia Group

Reverse Medical Tourism

On July 31, 2017
Medical tourism offers many cost-containment options in reducing health care costs. Find out if this makes sense for you.

Reference-based Pricing: Decisions, Decisions…

On July 26, 2017
Sort through the RBP pricing confusion and ask these questions to make the best decision for your company. Learn more.

The Rise of Paid Family Leave Laws & Their Impact on Self-Funded Plans

On July 24, 2017
Understand the evolution of paid family leave laws. See which states passed laws and how much paid time they're required to offer. Learn more today.

Magical Words in Claim Negotiation: “Please Send Claim Back for Processing”

On July 19, 2017
Jason Davis shares his 15 years experience in healthcare negotiation and offers ways to handle pushback from seemingly abusive providers.

Empowering Plans P13 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Provider

On July 17, 2017
Taking a positive view on the industry, Ron Peck, Jon Jablon and Andrew Silverio today share stories and examples of providers working with payers to preserve the private employer based group health plan industry. From price transparency, to direct primary care, to medical tourism – providers that are willing to innovate and work with payers get their moment in the sun with this episode.

Consulting Headlines – The Hottest Topics in Benefit Plan Administration

On July 13, 2017
Extra! Extra! Have you heard the news? Laws are changing, regulations are shifting, and benefit plans are scrambling to keep up.

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

On July 12, 2017
Every once in a while you come across a plan that doesn’t want to comply with its stop loss contracts and/or obligations. It’s important that everyone realizes that we need each other to survive.

The Phia Group's 3rd Quarter 2017 Newsletter

On July 11, 2017
The Phia Group is seeing exponential growth in 2017! Check out our newsletter to get acquainted with some of the latest happenings in our neck of the woods.

Empowering Plans Segment 12 - The Cost of Care

On July 10, 2017
This week, The Phia Group's CEO, Adam Russo and Sr. VP, Ron Peck, interviewed Attorney Jon Jablon - Director of Provider Relations, regarding the seemingly increasing number of excessive charges being billed by providers to health plans, strategies to cut costs, and importantly - ways to work with providers rather than against them, in an effort to implement an arrangement that works for all involved.

The Stacks - 3rd Quarter 2017

On July 7, 2017
This is “The Stacks” from the Phia Group’s 3rd Quarter 2017 Newsletter

Spinning the Web of the Plan Document

On July 7, 2017
Kelly explains the importance of reviewing plan revisions for errors causing gaps in stop loss policies and further complications. Learn more.

Altogether Now… But Not a Single Payer

On July 5, 2017
Ron Peck, Esq. explains the problems with a Single Payer System, the differences between types of insurance and how costs are determined. Read more now.