Study Group: Group Life and Health Insurance Consultants
Council Members in this Study Group: 43
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on commercial banking, retail banking, asset management, mortgages, consumer finance, exchanges, capital markets, transaction processing, credit cards, insurance, and business services.
Contact Gerson Lehrman Group to survey or consult with members of this Study Group
Leading institutions connect with members of this Study Group through GLG
Leading Experts in this Study Group
Bilyana SavicPresident
Insurance Insights
Bilyana Savic is the President of Insurance Insights. She has over 16 years of experience in product development, project management, distribution growth, and market analysis for major medical, life, long term care, medicare supplement, disability, accident...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
-
Creative Cost Containment for Healthcare Premiums
July 13, 2007
Analysis by: Bilyana Savic, President,Insurer offers healthy bonus | www.denverpost.com
There are ways to control costs, reduce premiums and provide access to quality healthcare plans. Creativity in plan design and customization of plans are key areas insurers are exploring in order to meet the demands of current trends and to build and retain customer loyalty.
-
Commissions: To Take or Not To Take. The Debate Continues.....
July 13, 2007
Analysis by: Bilyana Savic, President,Insurance brokers reconsider taking insurer commissions | www.marketwatch.com
The controversy of contingent commissions is not a new one. This debate has caused significant changes to our views of broker payments, disclosure, ethics, and loyalty. The central question started off as being one about disclosure. Theoretically, if the client is aware then there isn't an issue. If this article is any indication, the debate is far from over. Aon, Marsh, Willis Group and Arthur J. Gallagher have all dealt with repercussions from investigations. Even though full disclosure is now a standard business practice, the question still remains.
-
Healthcare: The New International Market
July 9, 2007
Analysis by: Bilyana Savic, President,Borders are no barrier to affordable healthcare | www.latimes.com
There are two key considerations I think are very indicative of the changing times of American healthcare. First of all, the Consumer Driven Model emerging as the primary vehicle of healthcare insurance. And secondly, the effects on domestic medical costs should this trend continue.
-
Go eletronic or get left behind
July 9, 2007
Analysis by: Bilyana Savic, President,"Hybrid" medical records an option for some hospitals | www.healthcareitnews.com
In an era of high speed information, it is unfortunate that our heatlhcare providers are lagging behind consumer demand. The transition from paper to eletronic is inevitable for all providers.
-
changing dynamics of health costs
May 29, 2007
Analysis by: Bilyana Savic, President,Retail clinics: Accepting the inevitable | www.fiercehealthcare.com
There are a number of new trends emerging in the care and delivery of health needs. One of the most prominent is the rise of retail health clinics. For the first time, Primary Care Physicians, an area traditionally unchallenged is facing competition.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Insurance Consulting Firm
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Consultant
- Principal
- President
- Chief Executive Officer
- Owner
- Managing Director
- Partner
Related Study Groups
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Life & Health Insurance Consultants | 386 |
| Life & Health Insurance Experts | 1523 |
| Independent Insurance Consultants | 443 |
| Managed Care Experts | 669 |
| Managed Care Pricing Trends Experts | 281 |
| Economic Experts on Managed Care | 714 |
| Medicare Experts | 493 |
| Insurance Experts (EU) | 621 |