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Managing High-Cost Claims

High-cost claims, and the claimants incurring those expenses, are arguably the biggest cost pressure self-insured employers face within the healthcare […]

Blog - October 28, 2025

Primary Care Transformation

Primary care providers—originally general practitioners who would later specialize into modern internal and family medicine physicians—served as lone practitioners for […]

Blog - October 27, 2025

Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace: Highlights from DMEC 2025

As summer winds down, the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference in vibrant Austin, TX, a […]

Blog, Event Recaps - August 12, 2025

Supporting Employee Mental Health Through Absence and Insurance Offerings

In today’s fast-paced world, the conversation around mental health has taken center stage in workplace wellness initiatives. As employers strive […]

Blog - June 25, 2025

Point Solutions Spotlight: Caregiver Support Solutions

AARP estimates that there are over 53 million caregivers across the United States1. This equates to roughly 1 in 6 […]

Blog - May 21, 2025

DOL Explains Final Mental Health Parity Rules (MHPAEA): What Employers Need to Know to Comply?

History of MHPAEA Mental Health Parity is designed to ensure individuals receive equal access to Mental Health and Substance Use […]

Blog - February 4, 2025

Point Solutions Spotlight: Cancer

Spotlight on Cancer Point Solutions: Supporting Employees with Targeted Innovations In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, cancer remains one of […]

Blog - September 30, 2024

Carewashing: What It Means & Why Employers Should Care

In recent years, a new term, carewashing, has emerged in discussions about workplace culture and employee benefits.  The concept reflects […]

Blog - September 26, 2024

Straight from the Music City! A 2024 DMEC Annual Conference Recap

As summer winds down, the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) hosted its 2024 Annual Conference in the energetic city of […]

Blog, Event Recaps - August 16, 2024