We’ve come to the end of our blog series answering the million-dollar question, “why is healthcare so expensive?” It’s a question that has several answers, and our blog series ...
As we near the end of our series, we wanted to address price transparency and how it affects healthcare costs. Our CEO, Matt Dale, shares his thoughts as we try to answer the ...
We couldn’t answer the question, “why is healthcare so expensive” without addressing surprise medical billing. It’s perhaps the most notorious case of ridiculously expensive ...
In part three of our series, “Why is Healthcare so Expensive,” (see part
For our second blog in our Why is Healthcare so Expensive series, we’re going to look at patient advocacy. To clarify, patient advocacy doesn’t cause high healthcare costs, it ...
For our first blog in our Why is Healthcare so Expensive series, we’re going to look at reimbursement models. Specifically some of the differences between the traditional ...
If only there was just one reason healthcare is so expensive; sadly, it’s a whole complicated web of pitfalls. So, we’re introducing a six part series to discuss the main ...
High deductible health plans (HDHP) have been rising in popularity over the years as a way to get patients to have more “skin in the game.” They can be a great solution for ...
Telemedicine is a great tool for many people and has seen a big uptick in use thanks to COVID. It’s still not widely used, and for many ...
Healthcare policies are always a pillar of any political party’s campaign, but this year, given the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare reform will play an even larger role in the ...
Patients and healthcare professionals believe in the power of engaged patients, or as our friend Dave deBronkart coined:
Our Director of Marketing, Steven Cutbirth, recently graduated in the inaugural class of the MS in Healthcare Transformation program at the University of Texas at Austin. The ...
We’re all about people being as proactive as possible when it comes to healthcare, because it will reduce stress and save patients money. With that said, in emergency ...
If you work with healthcare at all, you’ve likely heard the phrase value-based care. But what does it really mean? At its most basic, value-based care means improving patient ...
COVID-19 may be canceling events left and right, but Health Rosetta’s annual summit managed to go on through the magic of virtual conferencing. I for one am very glad the team ...
There are all kinds of ways to save money on medical care, and a cash pay doctor is one of the best ways. Simply put, a cash pay doctor is a physician who doesn’t accept ...
Healthcare has made many strides in technology and digital tools, but where it’s lacking is in properly using healthcare data. Specifically, patient data. When patient data is ...
When you think of health insurance, you ...
How strange would it be to go to your local grocery store and not be able to see the price of different brands of cereal? Or to go to the checkout and realize you’re not only ...
It’s fair to say that most of the population doesn’t go to the doctor unless ...
Let’s start off by explaining what ...
Although Coronavirus is far from over, we are seeing businesses open and lockdown measures relax. With that in mind, it’s important for us all to ...
Most people know what a primary care physician is, but what exactly is direct primary care (DPC
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year it comes at an especially stressful time for the whole world. Nurses are having mental breakdowns ...
Although some people might not think twice about how or where to get healthcare, millions of Americans
I was just starting college when my dad injured his knee in a game of pickup ...
Patient advocacy serves to ...
It's no secret that health care is expensive, but it becomes even more expensive when people don't understand their options. This causes ...
COVID-19 has swept across the globe, and on top of bringing illness , it has also brought change to every part of our lives and the healthcare landscape.
Whether you're a CEO, a broker, an HR Director, or a business owner you are a leader in some form or fashion. People look to you for guidance, ...
A global pandemic is a scary thing, but in some instances, the financial implications of contracting COVID-19 is more intimidating than the virus itself. With businesses ...
Travel is limited from Europe to the United States for 30 days. Italy is on lockdown
There is an increased awareness and near panic of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) over the last few weeks and justly so with the increased number of cases and deaths in the ...
Healthcare is quickly evolving. Innovative technology solutions driving value-based care are bringing affordable, accessible, and quality care to patients.
In this edition of CEO's Corner, I sit down with Dr. Josh Luke .
Technology is disrupting healthcare. As the pace of disruption quickens there is a balancing act between offering the latest ...
The guiding principles of account management teams are different for all companies.
Our team recently attended the 5th Annual ASCEND Agency Growth & Leadership Summit, co-founded by
Happy 2020! May this be your best year yet! As we look ...
It seems that staying busy is a growing trend. There have even been studies done proving America to be one of the most overworked countries in the world, and that the average ...
I’ve taken a lot of Uber rides. Over a thousand if I had to guess. Punch in your destination and Uber provides an estimate on the cost. As I type this, the predicted cost to ...
During a recent summit, I was fortunate to meet Dutch Rojas, CEO of
When you are faced with skyrocketing benefit costs, how do you choose the most cost-effective solution while also ensuring your employees are well ...
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. has the most expensive, yet least effective, healthcare of any other high-income nation. ...
Being a leader is tough. When you're a leader in your organization, people expect you to have all the answers.
Have you ever heard the saying, “your thoughts become your words” or “your words become your actions”, and so forth? Being intentional about your company’s core ...
Our team had a great time this past week in San Francisco for the 39th Annual SIIA (Self-Insurance Institute of America) National Educational Conference & ...
My husband had a heart attack and stent surgery, and now we have $145k in medical bills. How can I afford this?
Watch out San Francisco, we’re bringing Austin to the West Coast!
It’s that time of year when the leaves start changing colors, temperatures are cooling, pumpkin spice is showing up in everything, and if you are a ...
Have you ever opened the mail and discovered an outrageous medical bill that you were not prepared for?
We are pleased to announce Allen Saunders as our new Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Saunders has a track record of results-driven sales and exceptional management ...
Healthcare is confusing and complex. You want to see a doctor, dentist or specialist you can trust. What do you do when you need to find a doctor, dentist, or specialist in ...
Over 2/3 of bankruptcies in the United States have a medical billing component. Healthcare costs can be unexpected and can easily ...
The Karis Group will be attending The Church Network’s National Conference for the 3rd year in a row. If you are attending, we would love to see you at one of ...
We are excited to share the news that Kim Evans has been ...
The complexities of healthcare are ever-growing. What was once a simple phone call to your insurance provider or doctor can now be hours of your precious time spent passed from ...
The healthcare landscape can be overwhelming and confusing. Add a recent medical incident like a surgery, specialist or hospital visit and those bills can pile up quickly.
As the world moves daily to a more digital lifestyle, healthcare organizations must follow suit to remain competitive and profitable. One way organizations can improve ...
Third Party Administrators (TPAs) provide a variety of vital services to the healthcare industry. However, with so much uncertainty and change in the healthcare landscape, it’s ...
Benefit Providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing benefit plans. Karis360 helps Benefit Providers increase ...
At Karis360, we focus on responsiveness. In today's complicated health care world, a friendly, helpful, voice goes a long way.
As a benefit provider, third-party-administrator or broker, you have many goals for your members and clients. You want fantastic results, timely turn-around and satisfied ...
Benefit providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing plans.
The Karis Group Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness
Manufacturer ingredients and food content is under increasing scrutiny lately. In June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled to ban trans fats from foods ...
We all know the challenges associated with balancing busy schedules and our nutritional needs.
Increase Sales Without Increasing Your Workload.
Have you ever found yourself backed up into a dark, lonely corner where life seems really bleak, you can’t take another piece of bad news or open another bill ...
The Karis Group is pleased to announce that it received an award of excellence from the Austin Chamber of ...
The Austin Chamber of Commerce, on July 31, announced finalists in nine business categories for the 15th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards.
Finances. Health. School. Work.
Today, eating out has become more prevalent. Family dinners are becoming more rare, being replaced with cell phones, afterschool activities and longer work hours. ...
Grocery shopping can be overwhelming. I only shop for my husband and myself and it’s hard enough to balance healthy choices on a budget. Add extended family and ...
Surgery is stressful, overwhelming and painful. The weeks and days leading up to a scheduled surgery can be filled with emotions:
Sweet dreams for your health!
The Karis Group was recently named one of Austin, Texas's Healthiest Employers for 2015. According to the Austin Business Journal, the award's organizer, ...
With more and more individuals encountering health care questions and concerns, even navigating your corporate or group health plan may seem daunting. Here are ...
You've likely seen one of the many
Health care is an integral component of an employer’s and employee’s everyday life with two-thirds of non-elderly individuals receiving their health insurance ...
A Time Magazine poll found that less than half of American workers are satisfied with their jobs. The lost productivity of actively disengaged employees costs the ...
Welcome to our new website! The Karis Group’s vision is to make healthcare work. For everyone. But, our previous website wasn’t meeting this goal. It was time to ...
