Data-focused health plan gives more control: Change lets Maryland stores save money offer better care options

摘要

Chris Ourisman felt frustrated and powerless with little information or control over what was really driving soaring health insurance premiums for his dealerships' employees. With premiums earlier this decade rising at rates of 18 percent, 22 percent and 6 percent annually, Ourisman wanted a better option. So nearly four years ago, he made the switch to a health insurance company that provides monthly data reports on how dollars are being spent by the self-funded plan.