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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Concierge Administrative Services, an independently owned third-party administrator, was recently selected to administer and process claims for the first deployment of a next-generation negotiated rate calculation and pricing solution. Concierge will support TALON, a pioneer in ethical healthcare price transparency, to empower healthcare stakeholders with evidence-based, commercially valid, equitable…

TALON’s Game-Changing Partnership with MedWatch TALON has taken a significant step forward by selecting MedWatch to provide critical advocacy and concierge services for the deployment of the National Equitable Healthcare Pricing Network. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the healthcare industry, focusing on creating fair pricing systems that prioritize transparency and equity for patients…

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MedWatch, an industry leader for white-glove concierge member advocacy and support services, was recently selected to support a next-generation negotiated rate calculation and pricing solution, providing healthcare stakeholders evidence-based, commercially valid, equitable market rates to providers and patients. MedWatch is supporting TALON, a pioneer in ethical healthcare price transparency, to…

Conduent’s enhanced platform now provides a stronger employee experience to create a holistic view of health and wellness benefits and costs FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, announced the integration of AI-driven solutions by TALON and Jellyvision’s ALEX with its Life@Work Connect Experience Platform, to…

Listen Here: Mark Galvin, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of TALON, discusses the Transparency in Coverage rule in healthcare. This rule was added to the Affordable Care Act and requires commercial health plan sponsors to provide transparency in the costs of tests, procedures, and other medical services. Despite the sharp divide in Congress, this rule received bipartisan…

Policies implemented over the past three years empower fiduciaries to scrutinize and manage health care costs and regain control of the unsustainable cost burden weighing on employers and employees. By Mark Galvin During kidney dialysis, osmosis helps remove waste products from the blood while retaining essential substances. After a recent governmental effort to increase transparency in…

3 ways HR can improve employee experience through benefits education  Human Resources (HR) leaders are pivotal in ensuring employees understand and optimize their benefits. Benefits can be a make-it-or-break-it part of the compensation package, yet often, few resources are dedicated to helping employees fully take advantage of all available.  A recent study found that 76% of…

Price Transparency Rule: A Game Changer for Healthcare By: Maria Williams The Transparency in Coverage Rule is a beacon of hope for healthcare consumers and employers alike. Still, if consumers aren’t using it to lower healthcare costs, it could be used against them. Enacted to shed light on the often opaque world of healthcare pricing, this…

Mark Galvin, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of TALON, discusses the Transparency in Coverage rule in healthcare, which was added to the Affordable Care Act and requires commercial health plan sponsors to provide transparency in the costs of tests, procedures, and other medical services. The rule aims to provide patients with information on pricing and out-of-pocket costs…