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With the promise of good deals, YouGov estimates approximately 36% of Americans will participate in Black Friday later this week.?Unfortunately, shopping for employer-sponsored healthcare isn't as straightforward. In case you missed it, Imagine360 President and CEO Jeff Bak shared how self-funded employers can approach healthcare decisions like their weekend shopping trip. More from MedCity News: https://lnkd.in/eA43NVHn

With healthcare costs expected to increase more than ever next year, HR leaders like HENDRY MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC’ HR Director Stephanie Koch, SCP-SHRM, SPHR, CHVA are getting creative with cost-containment strategies. On the The Granite List podcast, Stephanie chats with Leigh Dill on how Hendry Marine reduced pharmacy spend by more than $100,000 by looking at alternative solutions to their employees’ health needs.

Stephanie Koch, SCP-SHRM, SPHR, CHVA, HR Director at HENDRY MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC, explains how businesses can utilize cost-containment strategies, including reference-based pricing, to prioritize their most important asset: employees. Listen to the full podcast with The Granite List and Leigh Dill here: https://lnkd.in/eQxeD-9y

I am absolutely honored to be nominated as Emerging Leader of the Year along with some other amazing healthcare thought leaders. It thrills me to know I have made an impact on the healthcare space especially as an HR leader. Thank you to those who nominated me, but NOW it's time to VOTE. Thank you for your continued support! Click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/eekgWw2h

Today and every day, we wish you a Happy Veteran's Day. Thank you for all that have served and continue to serve our Country.

Thank you to all veterans and military families for your service, sacrifices, and continued contributions to our country. We're especially proud of our veteran employees and the values, dedication, skills, and experience they bring to our company and members. Imagine360 is excited to be working with VirtForce, a dedicated organization connecting active-duty military veterans, spouses, and transitioning service members to meaningful remote career opportunities. This year alone we’ve hired over 30 Virtforce employees, and that number only continues to grow! #VeteransDay #VirtForce #Imagine360 #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranSupport #remotework

At HLTH USA, Chris Cigarran?from Imagine360 and Zane Burke from Quantum Health explain the Ardent Health partnership and how health systems want to be treated like health systems, not like every other employer. ? Check out Slice of Healthcare's Jared S. Taylor interview to learn how Imagine360 and Quantum Health are meeting the unique needs of Ardent Health employees.

As the cost of household essentials continue to rise, more Americans are driving farther to Costco if it means significant savings. Imagine360’s Chris Cigarran sat down with MedCity News' Marissa Plescia?at the HLTH USA conference to explain how?many employers, like Costco shoppers, are prioritizing value by turning to alternative health plans that save money for both the company and its employees.?https://lnkd.in/efUpUgqZ

At Validation Institute's recent Health Benefits Nation conference, Gallagher Area Senior Vice President Ron Fuhrman discussed how Imagine360 advocates for members and provides the information they need to be more educated consumers of healthcare.?

Following the status quo when it comes to healthcare isn't sustainable. Ron Fuhrman, Area Senior Vice President at Gallagher, joined a panel at Validation Institute's Health Benefits Nation conference to explain the importance of employers being responsible fiduciaries and controlling costs by digging into health plan agreements.