Posts in Category: Tools of the Trade

Prudence says: Look out for fraud in provider billing!

In our latest "Prudence Says" video, Prudence addresses provider billing and fraud. Check it out!     Click here to view previous “Prudence Says” videos. Enjoy! Questions? Comments? Give Prudence a call at 1-855-PRU-SAYS.... read more
 

Dependent Audits DONE RIGHT: How?

A dependent eligibility audit, when DONE RIGHT, is not a burden on your workforce, and still generates a positive return on investment. In order to do a DEA the RIGHT way, the focus needs to be on the response rate. Earlier this year, a number of... read more
 

Dependent Audits DONE RIGHT: When?

For many of you, it's Open Enrollment season. Whether it is or isn't, it's definitely a good time to consider a Dependent Eligibility Audit (DEA). Many groups use Open Enrollment as a time to... read more
 

Dependent Audits DONE RIGHT: Why?

A  Dependent Eligibility Audit (DEA), when DONE RIGHT, is an extremely effective tool for managing a plan's rising health care costs. At this point, every organization is in one of three... read more
 

Prudence says: Don’t forget your ongoing fiduciary tasks!

In this video, Prudence discusses the ongoing fiduciary responsibilities that need to be accounted for. The resources Prudence refers to are: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf;... read more
 

Prudence says: Get a plan of action that’s on FIRE!

In explaining the responsibilities of a fiduciary, Prudence separated the plan year into three phases: Ready, Aim, and Fire! In this video, Prudence focuses on the final four months of the year - the "FIRE" phase. In this phase, it's time for... read more
 

Prudence Says: Use Facts to AIM Your Plans and Decisions

Lately, Prudence has been explaining the basics of the fiduciary plan year, breaking it down into three phases: Ready, Aim, and Fire! This week, she's back to discuss months 5-8 of the year, or the "AIM" phase. This phase is all about leveraging the ... read more
 

Prudence Says...Get READY to Control Your Plan Data!

In our last video, Prudence explained the basics of the fiduciary plan year, breaking it down into three phases: Ready, Aim, and Fire! This week, she's back to discuss months 1-4 of the year, or, the "READY" phase. This phase primarily involves the... read more
 

Prudence says: Happy New Year!

If you’re newer to Health Decisions, you may not yet have met Prudence. Prudence - the Prudent Person – is the star of a video series we launched last year to help educate plan fiduciaries and their advisors, brokers, and consultants. In short... read more
 

Prudence Discusses...The Fiduciary Year

We're excited to bring you the next video of our "Prudence Says" series. This time, "Prudence Discusses" the fiduciary plan year, splitting the year up into three parts (Ready...Aim...Fire!). There are responsibilities associated with each part of... read more
 

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