by Frank Stichter, MHP | Feb 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Introduction and Background Several years ago I published a White Paper, and one of the observations noted at that time was a relative lack of ‘buyer sophistication in the marketplace. Knowledge of health plan alternatives other than those offered and packaged by the...
by Frank Stichter, MHP | Feb 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s always interesting to me how non-traditional types of health plans are assembled from those offered by the insurance company. I’m not talking about Bundled vs. Unbundled, but rather a unique Multiple Employer Trust. While initially attractive, an employer doesn’t...
by Frank Stichter, MHP | Feb 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pharmacy costs are getting a great deal of attention these days with the government and PhRMA battling back and forth. In an article written last September in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Business section, there were some key points discussed on why many businesses...
by Frank Stichter, MHP | Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Years ago someone asked me what I do for a living. I thought about a response for a minute and said, “I try to get people to do what they don’t want to do”. The person looked at me with a curious expression and asked “what’s that?”. I said, “change.” I had been a...
