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CEOs Corner: Disrupting Traditional Health Benefits with Nelson Griswold

Being a leader is tough. When you're a leader in your organization, people expect you to have all the answers.

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By Kim Evans / 04 Nov 2019

How to Combat High Health Care Costs

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. has the most expensive, yet least effective, healthcare ...

Cost Containment

By Philip Anderson / 07 Nov 2019

Why Do Our Values Matter?

Have you ever heard the saying, “your thoughts become your words” or “your words become your actions”, and so forth? Being ...

Beliefs & Values

By Felicia Betancur / 25 Oct 2019

3 Key Takeaways From SIIA 2019

Our team had a great time this past week in San Francisco for the 39th Annual SIIA (Self-Insurance Institute of America) National ...

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Self-Insurance

SIIA2019

By Lynsey Lopez / 07 Oct 2019

The Lives We Change with Healthcare Navigation

My husband had a heart attack and stent surgery, and now we have $145k in medical bills. How can I afford this? ...

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By Cindy Putney / 26 Sep 2019

Top Events and Sessions to Attend at SIIA 2019!

Watch out San Francisco, we’re bringing ...

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Self-Insurance

SIIA2019

By Lynsey Lopez / 25 Sep 2019

Tips to Navigate Health Insurance Renewal Season

It’s that time of year when the leaves start changing colors, temperatures are cooling, pumpkin spice is showing up ...

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Renewal Season

By Lynsey Lopez / 13 Sep 2019

5 Tips to Negotiate Your Medical Bills

Have you ever opened the mail and discovered an outrageous medical bill that you ...

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By Lynsey Lopez & Jessica Hartzer / 05 Sep 2019

Meet our new VP of Business Development, Allen Saunders

We are pleased to announce Allen Saunders as our new Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Saunders has a track record of results-driven ...

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By The Karis Group / 27 Aug 2019

How to find an affordable doctor in your area

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 ...

Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019

Protect your members from skyrocketing healthcare costs with Karis Bill Negotiator

Over 2/3 of bankruptcies in the United States have a medical billing component. Healthcare costs ...

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By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019

Join The Karis Group at The Church Network’s 63rd Annual Conference July 11th-14th

The Karis Group will be attending The Church Network’s National Conference for the 3rd year in a row. If you are attending, we ...

Events

By Steven Cutbirth / 08 Jul 2019

Getting to Know Our New President & CEO, Kim Evans

We are excited to share the

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By Steven Cutbirth / 19 Jun 2019

Karis360: a full-circle approach to your healthcare

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 ...

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Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 10 Jan 2017

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How to Organize Your Healthcare Paperwork

The healthcare landscape can be overwhelming and confusing. Add a recent medical incident like a surgery, specialist or hospital visit and those ...

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By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Dec 2016

Getting on board with digital on-boarding: a wise move for healthcare organizations

As the world moves daily to a more digital lifestyle, healthcare organizations must follow suit to remain competitive and profitable. One way ...

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By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Oct 2016

9 Risk-Conquering Ideas and Solutions for Third Party Healthcare Administrators

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) provide a variety of vital services to the healthcare industry. However, with so much uncertainty and change ...

Community

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By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Aug 2016

How Benefit Providers Can Increase Customer Satisfaction Through Added Benefits and Better Support

Benefit Providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing benefit plans. Karis360 ...

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Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Jul 2016

How a dedicated call and support team can save your company more than just money

At Karis360, we focus on responsiveness. In today's complicated health care world, a friendly, helpful, voice goes a long way.

Community

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Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Jun 2016

Control Costs While Still Making Members Smile

As a benefit provider, third-party-administrator or broker, you have many goals for your members and clients. You want fantastic results, timely ...

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Health & Wellness

Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 04 May 2016

What can a professional health care services company do for your benefits plan?

Benefit providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing plans.

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Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Apr 2016

Sell More and Do Less Work - Healthcare Brokerage 101

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By Lindsay Langteau / 15 Feb 2016

The Karis Group Receives WorldatWork Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction

The Karis Group Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness

Community

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Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 15 Jan 2016

What’s Really in Your Food?

Manufacturer ingredients and food content is under increasing scrutiny lately. In June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 11 Dec 2015

Healthy Eating – How to Meal Plan Like a Pro

We all know the challenges associated with balancing busy schedules and our nutritional needs.

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 16 Nov 2015

Brokers: Karis360 is your behind-the-scenes team

Increase Sales Without Increasing Your Workload.

Community

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Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Nov 2015

Chaplaincy – Personal Help When You Need It Most

Have you ever found yourself backed up into a dark, lonely corner where life seems really bleak, you can’t take another piece of ...

Health & Wellness

Products & Services

By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Oct 2015

Karis Recognized at 2015 Greater Austin Business Awards

The Karis Group is pleased to announce that it received an award of excellence from the Austin Chamber of ...

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Health & Wellness

By Lindsay Langteau / 16 Sep 2015

The Karis Group Is A Finalist for Greater Austin Business Awards

The Austin Chamber of Commerce, on July 31, announced finalists in nine business categories for the 15th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards.

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Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 10 Aug 2015

Healthy How-To’s For Handling Stress

Finances. Health. School. Work.

Health & Wellness

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By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Jul 2015

Take control of your health – eating at home versus dining out

Today, eating out has become more prevalent. Family dinners are becoming more rare, being replaced with cell phones, afterschool ...

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 23 Jun 2015

How To Balance Your Health and Budget at The Grocery Store

Grocery shopping can be overwhelming. I only shop for my husband and myself and it’s hard enough to balance healthy choices on a ...

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

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By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Jun 2015

How to Prepare for Surgery

Surgery is stressful, overwhelming and painful. The weeks and days leading up to a scheduled surgery can be filled with ...

Health & Wellness

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By Lindsay Langteau / 31 Mar 2015

Better Health is Just a Good-Night's Sleep Away

Sweet dreams for your health!

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 19 Mar 2015

What Makes a "Healthiest Employer"?

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, ...

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By Lindsay Langteau / 02 Mar 2015

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Tips for Navigating Corporate Health Care Plans

With more and more individuals encountering health care questions and concerns, even navigating your corporate or group health ...

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By Lindsay Langteau / 17 Feb 2015

Health Tips – How to Combat the Ill Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle

You've likely seen one of the many

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Lifestyle

By Lindsay Langteau / 03 Feb 2015

How You and Your Company Can Save Time and Money on Health Care

Health care is an integral component of an employer’s and employee’s everyday life with two-thirds of non-elderly individuals ...

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By madmin / 07 Jan 2015

What Makes a Great Business Culture?

A Time Magazine poll found that less than half of American workers are satisfied with their jobs. The lost productivity of ...

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Beliefs & Values

By madmin / 07 Jan 2015

Welcome To Our New Website!

Welcome to our new website! The Karis Group’s vision is to make healthcare work. For everyone. But, our previous website wasn’t ...

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By madmin / 07 Jan 2015

Cost Containment

How to Combat High Health Care Costs

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. has the most expensive, yet least effective, healthcare ...

By Philip Anderson / 07 Nov 2019

Featured

CEOs Corner

Cost Containment

CEOs Corner: Disrupting Traditional Health Benefits with Nelson Griswold

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

Beliefs & Values

Why Do Our Values Matter?

Have you ever heard the saying, “your thoughts become your words” or “your words become your actions”, and so forth? Being ...

By Felicia Betancur / 25 Oct 2019

Featured

Self-Insurance

SIIA2019

3 Key Takeaways From SIIA 2019

Our team had a great time this past week in San Francisco for the 39th Annual SIIA (Self-Insurance Institute of America) National ...

By Lynsey Lopez / 07 Oct 2019

Featured

The Lives We Change with Healthcare Navigation

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

Events

Self-Insurance

SIIA2019

Top Events and Sessions to Attend at SIIA 2019!

Watch out San Francisco, we’re bringing ...

By Lynsey Lopez / 25 Sep 2019

Featured

Health & Wellness

Top Post

Renewal Season

Tips to Navigate Health Insurance Renewal Season

It’s that time of year when the leaves start changing colors, temperatures are cooling, pumpkin spice is showing up ...

By Lynsey Lopez / 13 Sep 2019

Featured

5 Tips to Negotiate Your Medical Bills

Have you ever opened the mail and discovered an outrageous medical bill that you ...

By Lynsey Lopez & Jessica Hartzer / 05 Sep 2019

Featured

Meet our new VP of Business Development, Allen Saunders

We are pleased to announce Allen Saunders as our new Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Saunders has a track record of results-driven ...

By The Karis Group / 27 Aug 2019

Products & Services

How to find an affordable doctor in your area

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 ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019

Community

Products & Services

Protect your members from skyrocketing healthcare costs with Karis Bill Negotiator

Over 2/3 of bankruptcies in the United States have a medical billing component. Healthcare costs ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 09 Aug 2019

Events

Join The Karis Group at The Church Network’s 63rd Annual Conference July 11th-14th

The Karis Group will be attending The Church Network’s National Conference for the 3rd year in a row. If you are attending, we ...

By Steven Cutbirth / 08 Jul 2019

Featured

Getting to Know Our New President & CEO, Kim Evans

We are excited to share the

By Steven Cutbirth / 19 Jun 2019

Featured

Products & Services

Karis360: a full-circle approach to your healthcare

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 ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 10 Jan 2017

Featured

Products & Services

How to Organize Your Healthcare Paperwork

The healthcare landscape can be overwhelming and confusing. Add a recent medical incident like a surgery, specialist or hospital visit and those ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Dec 2016

Featured

Products & Services

Getting on board with digital on-boarding: a wise move for healthcare organizations

As the world moves daily to a more digital lifestyle, healthcare organizations must follow suit to remain competitive and profitable. One way ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Oct 2016

Community

Featured

Products & Services

9 Risk-Conquering Ideas and Solutions for Third Party Healthcare Administrators

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) provide a variety of vital services to the healthcare industry. However, with so much uncertainty and change ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Aug 2016

Featured

Products & Services

How Benefit Providers Can Increase Customer Satisfaction Through Added Benefits and Better Support

Benefit Providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing benefit plans. Karis360 ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 06 Jul 2016

Community

Featured

Products & Services

How a dedicated call and support team can save your company more than just money

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

Featured

Health & Wellness

Products & Services

Control Costs While Still Making Members Smile

As a benefit provider, third-party-administrator or broker, you have many goals for your members and clients. You want fantastic results, timely ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 04 May 2016

Featured

Products & Services

What can a professional health care services company do for your benefits plan?

Benefit providers can improve customer retention and gain new customers by bundling Karis360 services with existing plans.

By Lindsay Langteau / 04 Apr 2016

Featured

Products & Services

Sell More and Do Less Work - Healthcare Brokerage 101

By Lindsay Langteau / 15 Feb 2016

Community

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

The Karis Group Receives WorldatWork Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction

The Karis Group Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness

By Lindsay Langteau / 15 Jan 2016

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

What’s Really in Your Food?

Manufacturer ingredients and food content is under increasing scrutiny lately. In June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 11 Dec 2015

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Healthy Eating – How to Meal Plan Like a Pro

We all know the challenges associated with balancing busy schedules and our nutritional needs.

By Lindsay Langteau / 16 Nov 2015

Community

Featured

Products & Services

Brokers: Karis360 is your behind-the-scenes team

Increase Sales Without Increasing Your Workload.

By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Nov 2015

Health & Wellness

Products & Services

Chaplaincy – Personal Help When You Need It Most

Have you ever found yourself backed up into a dark, lonely corner where life seems really bleak, you can’t take another piece of ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Oct 2015

Community

Health & Wellness

Karis Recognized at 2015 Greater Austin Business Awards

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

Community

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

The Karis Group Is A Finalist for Greater Austin Business Awards

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

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Products & Services

Healthy How-To’s For Handling Stress

Finances. Health. School. Work.

By Lindsay Langteau / 21 Jul 2015

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Take control of your health – eating at home versus dining out

Today, eating out has become more prevalent. Family dinners are becoming more rare, being replaced with cell phones, afterschool ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 23 Jun 2015

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Uncategorized

How To Balance Your Health and Budget at The Grocery Store

Grocery shopping can be overwhelming. I only shop for my husband and myself and it’s hard enough to balance healthy choices on a ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 08 Jun 2015

Health & Wellness

Products & Services

How to Prepare for Surgery

Surgery is stressful, overwhelming and painful. The weeks and days leading up to a scheduled surgery can be filled with ...

By Lindsay Langteau / 31 Mar 2015

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Better Health is Just a Good-Night's Sleep Away

Sweet dreams for your health!

By Lindsay Langteau / 19 Mar 2015

Community

Health & Wellness

What Makes a "Healthiest Employer"?

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

Products & Services