Curative's CEO, Fred Turner, Weighs In on Meeting Employers' Evolving Expectations at the 2023 Fierce Health Payer Summit
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Team Curative
Nov 16, 2023
The 2023 Fierce Health Payer Summit brought together healthcare and payer industry leaders for a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. This one-and-a-half-day conference, hosted by Fierce Healthcare, featured expert discussions on key regulatory updates, pressing health equity concerns, digital health strategies, and more. During this healthcare symposium, Curative's CEO, Fred Turner, made a notable appearance on the “Employers Evolving Expectations'' panel to outline the challenges and opportunities of employer-sponsored health insurance in today's dynamic healthcare environment. This panel comprised a group of industry experts who shared their insights on the latest strategies to embrace and those to avoid in the quest to align health plans with the shifting needs of employers.
In an era where employers are demanding more from health plans, insurers need to evolve to meet these expectations. The rising costs of healthcare and lagging satisfaction with coverage options have created a demand for innovative solutions. One of the critical issues addressed during this panel was the impact of high-deductible health insurance plans on employee well-being. Such plans discourage employees from seeking care, given the out-of-pocket costs they often entail. This underscores the need for health plans that minimize out-of-pocket costs, providing a seamless and accessible healthcare experience for employees.
Curative's health plan centers on simplicity, affordability, and transparency — by eliminating concerns around out-of-pocket costs for employees, health benefits are better utilized. The plan not only improves employee satisfaction but also holds the potential for reducing absenteeism and enhancing overall workforce productivity.
As employees continue to seek more from their health benefits, innovative solutions like Curative are poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of healthcare coverage. The insights shared during the Fierce Health Payer Summit underscored the importance of reducing out-of-pocket costs and making healthcare benefits more user-friendly, ultimately working towards a healthier and more productive workforce. As a team, we’re excited to continue to work toward this future and improve the health insurance experience for all.