In this episode of the Healthcare Happy Hour, host David Saltzman interviews Bianca Saul, the chair of the NABIP Employer Working Group. They discuss Saul's background in the industry and the role of the working group in advocating for employer-provided health coverage. They also touch on topics such as employer reporting, fiduciary responsibility, transparency, mental health parity, and the potential impact of the upcoming election on health policy. The working group aims to address these issues and make an impact through NABIP's advocacy efforts.
Takeaways
- The NABIP Employer Working Group focuses on employer-provided health coverage and addresses compliance issues, regulations, and policy changes that impact employers.
- Topics of discussion include employer reporting, fiduciary responsibility, transparency, mental health parity, and the potential impact of the upcoming election on health policy.
- The working group aims to educate and support employers in understanding and navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
- The group also seeks to advocate for initiatives that benefit employers and plan participants, such as the reauthorization of telehealth rules.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:27 The Impact of the Affordable Care Act
05:16 Focus on Employer-Provided Coverage
08:25 Navigating Compliance and Regulatory Challenges
12:45 Telehealth Rules and Reauthorization
15:27 Transparency and Consumer Understanding
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