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The healthcare industry has been moving towards consumerism for years. The finalization of the Transparency in Coverage Rule reflects this shift. Health plan participants want to know what’s covered, what’s not, and how much medical services will cost them. They also want to easily find high-quality, in-network providers.

Narrow networks, more complex benefits portfolios, and a growing list of mental health support services present a real challenge to plan members. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the need for care is so great, follow these steps to guide your workforce to better mental health.

Help your employees get the most out of their healthcare benefits in 2022 with these simple to-do lists.

Guiding employees to smarter healthcare choices year-round can reduce claims and benefits costs while improving care quality.

Many employees have deferred care in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. Learn how your benefits team can plan ahead for the coming increase in healthcare utilization.

Health plans and TPAs must take action to comply with new federal price transparency regulations. This industry shift isn’t just a compliance mandate—it’s an opportunity to advance strategic initiatives and stand out from the competition.

Increasing employee engagement with healthcare benefits is top of mind for employers. When aggregating benefits isn’t enough to move the needle, look to contextual delivery instead.

Quality is an important purchase factor for everyday goods and services. But what exactly does “quality” mean in the context of healthcare?

Get the most value out of your company’s health plan and benefits investments with a digital care guidance solution.

Navigating healthcare is confusing. A healthcare navigation solution can have a big impact on member experience and decision-making—and digital healthcare guidance is the best place to start.

By understanding the behavioral science that drives human behavior, HR and benefits leaders can persuasively engage their teams and inspire action.

In-network price variation contributes to rising healthcare costs and wasteful spending. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your group health plans and employees get the best care at the best price.

Explore creative health plan design options that can reduce healthcare costs while still delivering a great benefit for employees.

New healthcare price transparency regulations will have a huge impact for self-insured employers. Here’s what HR teams need to know to get ready.

Want to control your company’s healthcare costs, improve company-wide wellness, and increase employee job satisfaction? Keep healthcare benefits top of mind throughout the year.

When your healthcare benefits data departs from the norm, these tips can help you use your program analytics and make data-driven plans for the future.

With simple Quality Scores and revamped Provider Profiles, finding a great doctor or facility with Amino is easier than ever.

Helping your employees understand all the medical care options available to them can help everyone stay healthy (and save money) in 2021.

What’s the secret to HR innovation and improvement in 2021? Taking an empathetic approach to designing people-centered solutions.

Help your employees get the most out of their healthcare benefits before the year ends with a few simple to-do lists.

Regular quantitative and qualitative evaluations can help your team develop and maintain an employee benefits plan that's on point.

When employees are working remotely, it’s more important than ever to provide the right tools and programs to help them stay engaged and connected.

Healthcare price transparency hasn't had much impact on employee care decisions. So where does that leave employer benefits programs?

"I believe creative solutions to employee health, financial wellness, fitness, and lifestyle rewards are within our grasp."

"HDHPs can be a powerful fit for healthy people who need the protection “just in case” and allow families to do real financial planning."

"Benefits are already challenging, so there’s no need to make it harder for those who don’t speak the language."

Why guidance is the missing piece in healthcare cost management strategies.

“Humans have a preference for the way things are, so asking employees to make a change in healthcare is a big ask.”

"I’d like for employers to start having conversations about how to get the incentives right through cost sharing."

“The smartest companies are making investments in their employees’ health in a proactive way.”

“The healthcare system is much more costly and more inefficient than ever before.”

“We need to make sure they have... cost and quality information at their disposal.”

"I wish everyone recognized that employee benefits are a vital part of the American dream."

"Share information that’s data-driven, evidence-based, and comes from a trusted third-party."

"Sometimes I’ll show professional people the data around this and they’ll be like 'oh my gosh, this is crazy!'"

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No existing system met our specific legal and ethical requirements, so we decided to design one for ourselves. This is how we made it.

Amino’s Head of Engineering describes the values that shape our engineering culture.

Insurance claims data holds a lot of promise—but many challenges, too.