Emry Insights
Are “Harmless” Over-the-Counter Drugs Driving Up Pharmacy Costs for Payers?
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications often seem harmless, given their easy accessibility and perceived safety. However, these drugs may unknowingly complicate medical conditions and interact with prescribed medications given to you by your
Clinical Pharmacists in Benefit Navigation: A Path to Cost and Time Savings
Navigating the maze of prescription drug access is fraught with obstacles—from understanding insurance rules to coordinating multiple medications and dealing with various prescribers. For many patients, even acquiring a single prescribed medication can be a daunting challenge, compounded by high costs and strict insurance regulations.
Integrating Hospital Financial Assistance: The Next Health Equity Initiative for ACA & Medicare Plans
This initiative tackles financial disparities directly, ensuring that all members, especially those from low-income backgrounds, have access to affordable care without the burden of overwhelming medical debt.
CBS MoneyWatch Highlights Emry and Care Navigation
A recent CBS MoneyWatch article on tactics for reducing consumer debt quoted Nick McLaughlin, a strategic advisor at Emry who also used to work in debt collection, in the section on medical debt.
Reducing HIPAA Risk: The Importance of Outsourcing Benefit and Healthcare-Related Questions
Imagine a business owner, whether at the helm of a promising startup or steering a well-established corporation, grappling with the day-to-day complexities of operations.
Investing in Employee Well-being: Goodroot CEO Michael Waterbury’s Perspective with KFFN
No employer wants their team members to be in medical debt. But in today’s healthcare landscape, simply having health insurance is not enough to protect employees from financial hardship. Goodroot CEO Michael Waterbury talks healthcare
WENG Radio Spotlight: Emry health advisor discusses navigating healthcare costs
In this WENG radio interview, one of our health advisors breaks down the equation that makes care navigation so necessary in today’s benefits marketplace. Transcript: I think employers for a long
Toolkit: What every employer needs to know about hospital financial assistance
2024 Goodroot survey results: What we uncovered We surveyed 2,000 American adults to gauge medical debt prevalence and level of awareness and experience concerning hospital financial assistance programs. We then isolated
Top Questions Employees Have For HR When New Benefits Roll Out
See this article by Emry president Derek Fitteron as it originally appeared in HR Excellence Magazine. A thoughtfully designed healthcare package is a significant milestone for HR leaders. Yet, the real
Boost Employee Satisfaction with Hospital Financial Assistance
In today’s competitive employer landscape, a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Among the many options companies can offer, an integrated hospital financial assistance (HFA) program
What Types of Employers Should Integrate Hospital Financial Assistance Into their Benefits?
The escalating costs of healthcare have prompted a critical examination of the resources available to mitigate expenses for both employers and employees. Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) programs, mandated for tax-exempt nonprofit
Lowering Hospital Costs Through Hospital Financial Assistance Programs: Myths & Truths
In a healthcare landscape riddled with high costs and complexity, Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) Programs stand as beacons of hope for many—but remain critically underutilized. While 58% of Americans—including those with
2024 Benefits Guide: Eliminating Medical Debt for Your Employees
Discover effective strategies to eradicate medical debt burdens for your employees and foster financial wellness.
3 Things Every Employer Needs to Know about Hospital Financial Assistance
Discover how Hospital Financial Assistance (HFA) programs can alleviate employee medical debt while helping employers manage healthcare costs. Learn from Goodroot’s survey findings, offering insights crucial for supporting employee well-being and financial stability.
How to Leverage a Hospital Financial Assistance Platform
How to Leverage a Hospital Financial Assistance Platform
What’s Hospital Financial Assistance? And Why Employers Should Care
Discover how employers can leverage hospital financial assistance for zero-dollar care, alleviating financial burdens for your employees.
Unlocking Revenue in Billable Hour Companies Through Healthcare Benefit Navigation
With the healthcare landscape growing increasingly complex, employees often find themselves dedicating substantial time to healthcare. On average, a family spends about 100 hours annually managing healthcare-related tasks. For a professional
Transforming Medicare Advantage: The Untapped Power of Hospital Financial Assistance
In the fiercely competitive Medicare Advantage market, the significance of Medicare Star Ratings has never been more pronounced. These ratings, far more than mere indicators of quality, play a critical role
The Ripple Effect of Medical Billing Errors on Preventive Care: How Healthcare Navigation Can Help
Discover how Emry Health mitigates preventive care billing errors. Dive into the cascading consequences of healthcare billing inaccuracies and the transformative solutions offered by healthcare navigation.
Savings From Healthcare Navigation: For Employers and Employees
Healthcare navigation is changing the way both employers and their employees manage and save on healthcare expenses. Particularly for self-funded plans, the savings are two-fold: when an employee cuts down on