Jenny Noel-Brandt

Navigating the complexities of healthcare benefits shouldn’t feel like turbulence. At Adam Snyder and the Mid Ohio Benefits Group, we land the perfect solutions with clarity and care, ensuring your business and employees soar smoothly towards wellness and savings. Ready for takeoff? ✈️ #HealthcareExcellence

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Unlock the future of employee benefits with Adam Snyder and the Mid Ohio Benefits Group. We transform the complex world of healthcare into a clear, navigable path tailored for your business and its most valuable asset—your people. Our personalized solutions not only maximize savings but also elevate employee wellness, empowering your team to thrive. Choose clarity. Choose empowerment. Choose us.

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This is something that cou;d mean some significant effect in the market all over the country, however the reinsurance progream in the state of Minnespta also puts another wrinkle in this! Stay tuned! #thinkingdifferently #cfoinsights #ceoinsights #hr #hrbenefits #employee experience #ESOPCG

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Health care affordability is cited as a top concern by employees earning less than $100K. Nationally, salary-based contributions for health plan offerings is a growing strategy employers are using to help employees keep more of their paychecks. But our benefits benchmarking survey found only 9% of Midwest employers are offering this option. Download our Employee Health & Benefits Benchmarking report for insights on where your own benefits are leading – or lagging. #HealthCare #EmployeeBenefits

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The Midwest Business Group on Health released new survey results from their members. Their members are saying what most employers are- 🎯 "The most significant threats to the affordability of employer-provided care are drug prices (98%)..." 🎯 "...half said that they are considering changing their PBM vendor in the next 1-3 years due to concerns about #cost and #transparency" Employers shouldn't have to figure out better drug prices or changing #PBM vendors alone. That is where Innovative Rx Strategies and our pharmacists and account executives come in. This is the perfect time to start planning on assessments and changes for the future! Reach out today to talk more! #PharmacyBenefits #Pharmacists https://lnkd.in/geQ8Ydb4

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ClaimDOC CEO Shares insights on what makes Fair Pricing work and market insight. Quality Fair Pricing Matters. ClaimDOC Matters.

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From Star Trek to streamlining our agency—AI can be your secret weapon! 🚀 My dad, Brian Bartosh's journey with technology began at a young age. He convinced my Grandpa in the early 80's that Top O'​ Michigan Insurance Solutions - TOMIA247 could use automation as a way to support the efforts of the agency. "Even before PCs became ubiquitous, he recognized that there were functions that a computer could perform better and faster than a human, allowing staff members at the agency to spend more time on providing better service to clients." - The Rough Notes Company, Inc. So when I showed him the power of some new AI tools, he dove right in. This was reminiscent of scenes from Star Trek for him. It has transformed how we communicate, automate, and free up time of our team to interact directly with clients, allowing for a better client experience. Curious how AI could reshape your business too? Check out his insights below. 👇 #AIRevolution #InsurTech #AgencyInnovation #Insurance #IndependentAgency #AI

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Unlock savings, enhance wellness, and navigate healthcare with clarity. Adam Snyder and Mid Ohio Benefits Group deliver personalized solutions that empower businesses and their employees. Experience unparalleled accountability and expertise in health insurance. Transform benefits into true value. #HealthcareExcellence #EmployeeWellness

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Despite many plan obligations being linked to the calendar or plan year, two Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) items— the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute Fee (PCORI) and Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates—arise annually during the summer months. Learn more: https://ow.ly/eBuP50SrALX

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Doug’s story showcases the impact of Sympl Benefits' referral and second opinion programs. By offering employees more options and access to specialized care, we empower individuals like Doug to explore alternative treatments that can lead to better health outcomes and significant cost savings. Discover how Freightliner of Grand Rapids is leveraging Sympl Benefits' solutions to prioritize employee well-being and drive healthcare savings. Watch the full video to learn more about Doug's journey and see how your organization can benefit from implementing similar programs. https://lnkd.in/gVJbyRY9 #EmployeeWellness #HealthcareOptions #CostSavings #SymplBenefits

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Very much of a changing landscape for GLP-1 insurance coverage for obesity. Employers need to have a completely separate carved out wholistic program addressing mental health, nutrition, exercise, with medications used as a tool when members get stuck in their health journey with their disease of obesity. #GLP1 #obesitycoverage #wegovy #zepbound #healthinsurance #employeebenefits #PBMs #weightlossmeds #burnhambenefits #theBaldwinGroup

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If you have Locum operations in Indiana, or Hospitals/Physicians - be aware, the PCF costs are increasing as of 7/1/24: The 2024-2025 annual surcharge rates that physicians and hospitals must pay into the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund (PCF) to be qualified under Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) will increase from the current rates, the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced Feb. 13. For medical malpractice policies written or renewed on or after July 1, 2024, the following will apply: For physicians, the overall surcharge will increase by 4.2% from the current rates. For hospitals, the overall surcharge will increase by 2% from the current rates. The PCF is a dedicated fund administered by the IDOI and was created in 1975 by the Indiana General Assembly as a component of the Indiana MMA. If a patient is determined or agreed to be entitled to a recovery for medical malpractice, they recover first from the defendant health care provider(s) up to their liability limits, and then any additional recovery comes from the PCF, up to the total recovery limit.  

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Pharmacy expense is the fastest growing line item for most employer plans. One way in which USI Insurance Services differentiates itself from other large brokerage firms is that we do not own a pharmacy coalition because we believe it is a conflict of interest for our clients. The article below addresses several concerns employers should be aware of if they partner with a broker that has their own pharmacy coalition, as well as lists a number of ways in which we can help. #USIOneAdvantage #EmployeeBenefits

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Culture - Just Another Buzzword?🐝 I read a post earlier today that highlighted the positive impact an individual's new employer's culture was having on her. It really resonated with me because of what we've been striving to accomplish at Top O'​ Michigan Insurance Solutions - TOMIA247 / Spire Insurance Solutions. In the fast-paced world of insurance, it's easy to get caught up in numbers and policies. Over the years of pursuing growth and managing some personnel changes, what we were noticing was almost a deterioration in the culture we knew. As a family business, this unintended shift had us sounding the alarms to get things back on track. 🚨 We prioritize family, clients, community, and personal/professional development. A goal of ours as a leadership team is to be an "Employer of Choice". Here's what we've done and learned so far. 🌱 Growth Mindset: By prioritizing personal and professional growth for every team member, we've unlocked levels of creativity and dedication that continue to amaze. 🚀 Engagement Through Empowerment: Our team is more engaged than ever. Why? Because we're continuing to put them in the driver seat. We have our employee-led #WeCare initiative. We ask for input and suggestions on workflows and where we can improve. Most importantly, we've started asking "What do you want the agency to look like in the next 3, 5, 10 years?" 📊 Goals Aren't Just Numbers: In our recent quarterly coaching check-ins, we discovered something amazing. Nearly every team member has achieved most or all of their personal and professional goals set at the year's start. 🌟 "Employer of Choice" Isn't Just a Title: It's a commitment woven into our One Page Plan. It's not just about competitive compensation and time off (though that matters). We're dedicated to creating an environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and see a bright future. We've even added some new team members that highlighted the culture difference as the main reason to join our team. We certainly have areas we continue to work on, but I am proud of what this team has accomplished in a short amount of time. What's your take? How is your organization cultivating a culture of success? #Insurance #Culture #LeadershipLessons

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Thanks Ron for promoting Atidot in this interview. This is a great read about using #AI and #GenAI to improve #LifeInsurance. Sherry, JobsOhio, Insurance Thought Leadership

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If you’re an employer who’s worked through increasing Kaiser costs (or you’re a Kaiser member doing so as well), you may find this article enlightening. Note: While it’s possible that “patient acuity” might be construed to refer to a patient’s mental sharpness, or lack thereof(!), here it refers to the severity of one’s medical condition and the level of care needed. #pharmacycosts #patientacuity #healthcareutilization #employeebenefits

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Providing your employees with high-quality specialty medications shouldn't come at the cost of straining your health insurance budget. Leveraging drug manufacturer's assistance programs could be the solution you need to achieve this balance. By tapping into these programs, you can: - Ensure your employees have access to the best medications - Minimize the financial burden on your health plan - Create a win-win situation for both your employees and your company Don't let the rising costs of specialty drugs compromise the quality of your employee benefits. Take action today and explore how manufacturer's assistance programs could help you regain control. Ready to learn more? Reach out to us on LinkedIn, and let's discuss how we can help you implement this powerful strategy. #SpecialtyMedications #EmployeeBenefits #CostSavings #HealthInsurance

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Health Care Costs Are Frightening Employers—but These Strategies Can Make Them Less Scary As we get closer to Halloween, it's not just dancing skeletons and flying ghosts that are scary. Healthcare costs care frightening some employers too.   "Healthcare costs aren't getting any less scary for many employers. In fact, new projections find that inflation, GLP-1 drugs and catastrophic medical claims will push employer costs significantly higher next year."   Here are some strategies that can help. You've probably already implemented these, but you may still find a good nugget or two of info. Read more in SHRM's latest article: Making Healthcare Costs Less Scary Thank you for your hard work and problem-solving on behalf of your clients. You're helping them find the best benefits for their employees, while keeping costs as low as possible. #benefitsadvisors #healthcarecosts #strategies

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