September 08, 2010 - According to Michael Smith, CEO of ConSova, the three areas of your health plan with the greatest potential for cost containment are: well-chosen provider networks; employee cost-sharing strategies like premiums, copays, coinsurance, and deductibles; and coverage for ineligibles. We spoke with him recently to address this last area.

September 07, 2010 - Two years ago, some TPG Direct employees did not know whom to turn to for advice; in fact, some did not even know who their manager was, says Julia Missaggia, PHR, Human Resources manager. There was little collaboration among employees, and employee engagement and satisfaction levels were low.