U.S. employers and the health care industry have been
on a collision course for a number of years. With today's soaring prices, an aging workforce, and increases
in serious medical conditions, health care is rapidly becoming unaffordable. Strategic Planning Associates
can help
you address these seemingly unresolvable problems –
through innovative solutions that have
long-lasting
impact . . . and put you in control.
The entire dynamic of health care has changed. In the
past, organizations could manage costs
simply through
changes in design and pricing. But, in
recent years,
these "solutions" have provided only temporary relief.
And, by addressing just the "symptoms," employers
have actually made
the problem worse. Here's why.
The real issue isn't who pays what share
of the cost –
it's the cost itself. Providers may charge
25% more than
two years ago, but it's not because
their patients
are
25%
healthier. (Actually,
the nation's
health profile has declined.)
Today, employers face a "perfect storm" of unfavorable
factors, including provider consolidation, changing
demographics,
and the increasing prevalence of such
risk factors
as obesity, inactivity, and stress. Cost-shifting
can't address these problems. That's why traditional
approaches don't
provide the relief
you need
to ensure
the long-term "health" of your plan.
Strategic Planning Associates can help you move from
a philosophy of
cost management
to
one of cost reduction.
As you'll see, the best health
care benefits actually cost
less. Through a range
of creative solutions,
including
consumer-driven approaches, we can show you how
to reduce benefit costs –
without reducing benefits.
To learn more about how we can help your organization with its health & welfare needs,
contact us at info@strategicplanningassociates.com
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