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U.S. Airways v. McCutchen – Where Are they Now?

On March 29, 2017
We discuss the differences of known self-funded healthcare plans and compare them to U.S. Airways Vs. McCutchen. Learn more.

Bidding Against Themselves: $750K Air Ambulance Claim Adventure

On March 29, 2017
Phia explains the importance of having good legal representation in this case about a $750,000 Air Ambulance Charge. Read more.

Bidding Against Themselves: $750K Air Ambulance Claim Adventure

On March 28, 2017
The Phia Group explains the importance of having good legal representation in this case about a $750,000 Air Ambulance Charge. Read more.

The Phia Group, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of “Leave of Absence” reviews.

On March 27, 2017
Recognizing that employee handbooks are rarely compliant with applicable law, and promise employees extended health plan coverage contrary to health plan documents whose terms require termination of coverage, The Phia Group is pleased to provide a Leave of Absence review service.

Medical Bill Blues: Pre-Payment Contracting and Negotiation, Pricing Alternatives, and Post-Payment Recovery of Overpayments

On March 23, 2017
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.

Health Insurance is NOT Health Care

On March 23, 2017
Phia Group Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ron E. Peck, Esq. discusses rising insurance premiums and what we need to do to evaluate those.

Keep Hands, Arms, Legs, and Feet Inside the Ride at All Times and Remain Seated Until the Ride Comes to a Complete Stop

On March 22, 2017
Learn more about what to expect with all of the new changes in the healthcare industry.

If I Can Change, So Can The Average American

On March 15, 2017
Learn more about why you should evaluate your health care plans and what to look for in your bills.

Empowering Plans Segment 04 - Attack of the Killer Savings

On March 13, 2017
Join The Phia Group's CEO, Adam V. Russo, and Sr. VP, Ron E. Peck, as they describe how The Phia Group identifies facilities that provide the best outcomes for the least cost, and encourage plan participants to visit those facilities.

ACA to AHCA… A Look Back on the Past 7 Years

On March 13, 2017
Learn more about how the American Health Care Act has evolved over the past 7 years.

The Cost-Containment Carve-Out Compliance Conundrum

On March 8, 2017
Learn more about the compliance conundrum caused by health plans with "carve-outs"

Cornelius B. FAISON, Plaintiff–Appellee v. DONALSONVILLE HOSPITAL INC., Defendant–Appellant.

On March 6, 2017
Appeal from the United States District Court For the Middle District of Georgia. D.C. Docket No. 1:11–cv–00010–WLS.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Subrogation Rights … What Now?!!

On March 6, 2017
The Supreme Court of the United States issued an 8-1 decision in favor of the plan participant in the case of Montanile v. Board of Trustee of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan

Montanile Changes Subrogation – How Will You Respond?

On March 6, 2017
On January 20, 2016, The Supreme Court of the United States decided in favor of the plan participant in the case of Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan. Learn More.

Second Quarter Newsletter 2016 – The Stacks

On March 6, 2017
The Cost of Healthcare in The US is Arbitrary and Out of Control