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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 20 Nov 2020
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 ...
By Matt Dale / 12 Nov 2020
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 ...
By Mark Camero / 05 Nov 2020
In part three of our series, “Why is Healthcare so Expensive,” (see part
By Alan Garcia / 29 Oct 2020
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 ...
By Kayla Carlough / 22 Oct 2020
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 ...
By Steven Cutbirth / 15 Oct 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 08 Oct 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 01 Oct 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 23 Sep 2020
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 ...
By Matt Manley / 17 Sep 2020
Patients and healthcare professionals believe in the power of engaged patients, or as our friend Dave deBronkart coined:
By Josie Rasberry / 10 Sep 2020
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 ...
By Steven Cutbirth & Josie Rasberry / 03 Sep 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 27 Aug 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 20 Aug 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 12 Aug 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 04 Aug 2020
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 ...
By David Lee / 29 Jul 2020
When you think of health insurance, you ...
By Josie Rasberry / 02 Jul 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 25 Jun 2020
It’s fair to say that most of the population doesn’t go to the doctor unless ...
By Josie Rasberry / 16 Jun 2020
Let’s start off by explaining what ...
By Josie Rasberry / 11 Jun 2020
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 ...
By Zack Vollstedt / 03 Jun 2020
Most people know what a primary care physician is, but what exactly is direct primary care (DPC
By Josie Rasberry / 28 May 2020
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 ...
By Josie Rasberry / 20 May 2020
Although some people might not think twice about how or where to get healthcare, millions of Americans
By Montserrat Munoz / 13 May 2020
I was just starting college when my dad injured his knee in a game of pickup ...
By Matt Dale / 05 May 2020
Patient advocacy serves to ...
By Josie Rasberry / 29 Apr 2020
Change is always hard, but it can
By Josie Rasberry / 23 Apr 2020
It's no secret that health care is expensive, but it becomes even more expensive when people don't understand their options. This causes ...
By Josie Rasberry / 15 Apr 2020
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.
By Kim Evans / 06 Apr 2020
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, ...
By Haden Marrs & Josie Rasberry / 02 Apr 2020
Late last year, the
By Steven Cutbirth / 25 Mar 2020
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 ...
By Haden Marrs / 20 Mar 2020
Travel is limited from Europe to the United States for 30 days. Italy is on lockdown
By Felicia Betancur / 13 Mar 2020
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 ...
By Felicia Betancur / 05 Mar 2020
Healthcare is quickly evolving. Innovative technology solutions driving value-based care are bringing affordable, accessible, and quality care to patients.
By Kim Evans / 02 Mar 2020
When you deal with large medical
By Gayle Warren / 12 Feb 2020
In this edition of CEO's Corner, I sit down with Dr. Josh Luke .
By Kim Evans / 03 Feb 2020
Technology is disrupting healthcare. As the pace of disruption quickens there is a balancing act between offering the latest ...
By Marty Alkis / 28 Jan 2020
The guiding principles of account management teams are different for all companies.
By Teresa Heintz / 23 Jan 2020
Our team recently attended the 5th Annual ASCEND Agency Growth & Leadership Summit, co-founded by
By Kim Evans, Brian King & Allen Saunders / 14 Jan 2020
We’re off to Grapevine, Texas!
By The Karis Group / 08 Jan 2020
Happy 2020! May this be your best year yet! As we look ...
By Kim Evans / 06 Jan 2020
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 ...
By Haden Marrs / 23 Dec 2019
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 ...
By Matt Dale / 10 Dec 2019
During a recent summit, I was fortunate to meet Dutch Rojas, CEO of
By Kim Evans & Dutch Rojas / 02 Dec 2019
When you are faced with skyrocketing benefit costs, how do you choose the most cost-effective solution while also ensuring your employees are well ...
By Erica Vogel / 25 Nov 2019
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. ...
By Philip Anderson / 07 Nov 2019
Being a leader is tough. When you're a leader in your organization, people expect you to have all the answers.
By Kim Evans / 04 Nov 2019
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 ...
By Felicia Betancur / 25 Oct 2019
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 & ...
By Lynsey Lopez / 07 Oct 2019
My husband had a heart attack and stent surgery, and now we have $145k in medical bills. How can I afford this?
By Cindy Putney / 26 Sep 2019
Watch out San Francisco, we’re bringing Austin to the West Coast!
By Lynsey Lopez / 25 Sep 2019
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 ...
By Lynsey Lopez / 13 Sep 2019
Have you ever opened the mail and discovered an outrageous medical bill that you were not prepared for?
By Lynsey Lopez & Jessica Hartzer / 05 Sep 2019
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 ...
By The Karis Group / 27 Aug 2019
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019
Over 2/3 of bankruptcies in the United States have a medical billing component. Healthcare costs can be unexpected and can easily ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019
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 ...
By Steven Cutbirth / 08 Jul 2019
We are excited to share the news that Kim Evans has been ...
By Steven Cutbirth / 19 Jun 2019
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 10 Jan 2017
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.
By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Dec 2016
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Oct 2016
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Aug 2016
Benefit Providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing benefit plans. Karis360 helps Benefit Providers increase ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Jul 2016
At Karis360, we focus on responsiveness. In today's complicated health care world, a friendly, helpful, voice goes a long way.
By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Jun 2016
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 04 May 2016
Benefit providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing plans.
By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Apr 2016
The Karis Group Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness
By Lindsay Langteau / 15 Jan 2016
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 11 Dec 2015
We all know the challenges associated with balancing busy schedules and our nutritional needs.
By Lindsay Langteau / 16 Nov 2015
Increase Sales Without Increasing Your Workload.
By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Nov 2015
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Oct 2015
The Karis Group is pleased to announce that it received an award of excellence from the Austin Chamber of ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 16 Sep 2015
The Austin Chamber of Commerce, on July 31, announced finalists in nine business categories for the 15th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards.
By Lindsay Langteau / 10 Aug 2015
Finances. Health. School. Work.
By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Jul 2015
Today, eating out has become more prevalent. Family dinners are becoming more rare, being replaced with cell phones, afterschool activities and longer work hours. ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 23 Jun 2015
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 ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Jun 2015
Surgery is stressful, overwhelming and painful. The weeks and days leading up to a scheduled surgery can be filled with emotions:
By Lindsay Langteau / 31 Mar 2015
Sweet dreams for your health!
By Lindsay Langteau / 19 Mar 2015
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, ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 02 Mar 2015
With more and more individuals encountering health care questions and concerns, even navigating your corporate or group health plan may seem daunting. Here are ...
By Lindsay Langteau / 17 Feb 2015
You've likely seen one of the many
By Lindsay Langteau / 03 Feb 2015
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 ...
By madmin / 07 Jan 2015
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 ...
By madmin / 07 Jan 2015
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 ...
By madmin / 07 Jan 2015
