In the largely opaque supply chain of healthcare in the U.S., we’ve developed the roles of (quite large) middle-men to facilitate everyday transactions. One of the most ubiquitous would be the advent of the PPO or Preferred Provider Organization.
Starting An Agency In Today’s Climate
Our founder, Adam Berkowitz, was recently featured on David Saltzman’s industry-leading podcast, “Shift Shapers.”
A personal encounter with the medical system led to a decision that making a difference required a different approach. So Adam Berkowitz launched an agency that takes a new-day perspective in its operations and interactions with clients.
A Family Affair
Breaking News: US Senate bill proposes Health Rosetta-style disclosure rules
A key component of the Health Rosetta strategy is transparent advisor relationships. This week, legislation was introduced by the Senate HELP committee with Chair Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and ranking Democrat Patty Murray (WA) that, among other things, will require brokers & consultants to disclose all their sources of compensation.
Lost Lives and Saved Lives
March 5 Event Recap
Industry Reactions: OptumRx to Pass Along Rebates
Simpara Launches MOCPA Association Health Plan
Behind the Scenes, Health Insurers Use Cash and Gifts to Sway Which Benefits Employers Choose
The Curtain has been pulled back on brokers taking financial incentives from insurers. As a Health Rosetta certified advisor, pieces like this from Marshall Allen at ProPublica (in conjunction with NPR) are critical to build a more transparent healthcare system: https://www.propublica.org/article/health-insurance-brokers-cost-commissions-bonuses.
Even the Best PBM Can't Protect Against These
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to price variations in healthcare. Many times, the best pricing exists outside of your health plan, but how to get this information in front of employees is the biggest challenge. Even the most transparent PBM arrangements, can’t protect against uninformed decisions.
