October 24, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, many normal health care activities were put on hold. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2020 Health Tracking Poll, about half of adults (52%) reported that they or family members delayed medical or dental care due to the pandemic.
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October 24, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, many normal health care activities were put on hold. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2020 Health Tracking Poll, about half of adults (52%) reported that they or family members delayed medical or dental care due to the pandemic.
September 20, 2021
In times like these when the world feels so fluid and unpredictable, it’s natural to hunker down, put your head in the sand, and ride it out. But, as I’ve learned, that’s exactly when we need to be eyes-up — because that’s when opportunities for significant growth present themselves.
August 23, 2021
Not long ago I received a call from our orthodontist letting me know that because my teenage daughter lost her retainer, the cost to replace it would be an out-of-pocket expense. I panicked. That wasn’t in my budget! And then I remembered the cozy balance in my health savings account (HSA) that my employer and I have been creating for just this kind of occasion. And I said a prayer of thanks for my ELCA-Primary Silver+ health benefits.
August 10, 2021
It’s that time of year when many organizations are making health benefit renewal decisions. Do you stick with your current provider (even though your rates may be increasing exponentially), or do you switch to a new provider?
June 21, 2021
As you review your 2022 health benefit options, you’re likely looking for better rates, better benefit offerings, and better outcomes for your employees. Unfortunately – from a benefits perspective – being smaller in size can often put you at a disadvantage.
June 3, 2021
Over the last year, I’ve returned often to this concept: “Resilience is not just about surviving adversity; it’s about being improved by it.” This has been a uniquely challenging time for all of us, and we’ve grieved the violence that ensued on our city streets.
May 6, 2021
I’m a big proponent of planning, because I think that when you have a plan in place, you have a way to control the chaos. For years, Portico has actively maintained our business continuity plan (BCP), which is written documentation outlining how our business will operate during a disruption or emergency. Now, more than ever, we’re seeing the benefit of that plan.
April 14, 2021
Portico made the decision long ago to cover certain out-of-network eligible expenses, sometimes called “surprise bills,” on behalf of our health plan members. While you may not know what surprise medical billing is yet, it’s an issue that should concern both employers and anyone who uses health care because some health plans don’t protect their members from it.
February 1, 2021
“We once thought we couldn’t afford Portico, now we realize we can’t afford NOT to be with Portico!” – Reier Thompson, MBA, LNHA, HSE, President/CEO, Missouri Slope
January 11, 2021
“Make room for what matters… let go of what doesn’t. It’s that simple.” – Robert Tew
December 28, 2020
As you know, it’s been a difficult year, and everyone’s talking about stress and anxiety — including me.
December 14, 2020
2020 has been an unusual business year. COVID-19 took us all by surprise and tested our ability to adjust quickly to many new normals.
November 6, 2020
In order to have a meaningful impact – on personal well-being and on the bottom line – health support programs must meet people where they are.
October 27, 2020
Like all components of whole person wellness, finances play a vital role.
October 6, 2020
In my last blog I discussed how it’s possible to keep healthcare benefit costs down without shifting the financial burden to employees.
August 25, 2020
It is possible to keep your health benefit costs down without shifting the financial burden to your employees. We’ll show you how.
June 23, 2020
At Portico, we’re called by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to do what some consider impossible — rein in the cost of health benefits, while investing in well-being.
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