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TRUE MARKET FORCES Are Being Unleashed In Health Care
After years of fighting for change in a failing healthcare system, we are finally beginning to see results. The Transparency in Coverage Rule (TiC) is the first step in an ongoing process toward a better tomorrow for affordable and accessible healthcare in the United States. Now the long-awaited and final rollout phase of TiC is…
Read MoreThe Federal 80/20 Rule in Healthcare Drives Costs Up
The intent of the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR), also known as the 80/20 Rule, provision under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to establish a standard by which to limit profits for health insurers. The rule requires insurers to invest 80% of premium intake into care costs and health improvement measures, with the remaining 20%…
Read MoreBipartisan Price Transparency Reforms Will Improve Outcomes
Our Co-founder, President & CEO Mark Galvin is featured in this Forbes article which highlights the need for continued bipartisan reforms when it comes to transparency in healthcare. The Transparency in Coverage Rule is only the first step towards a system that empowers and educates members leading to a healthier future. Read the full article:…
Read MoreTALON Welcomes Derek Spearing as Chief Innovation Officer
TALON, a leader in providing innovative, scalable technology solutions for the rapidly changing healthcare industry, announced that Derek Spearing has joined its expanding team as Chief Innovation Officer. Derek is a seasoned healthcare strategy and IT professional with over ten years of experience in advising health payers and providers. He brings a rare blend of…
Read MoreTALON Welcomes Scott Borden as Vice President of Sales
TALON, a leader in providing innovative, scalable technology solutions for the rapidly changing healthcare industry, announced that Scott Borden has joined its expanding team as Vice President of Sales. Scott Borden, also known as the “HSA Guy” is a passionate Consumer Driven Healthcare SME with over 30 years of experience helping employers and benefit advisors…
Read MoreTALON Announces The Launch Of New Transparency Savings Tool
TALON has introduced many industry-changing price transparency solutions that drive engagement, like MyMedicalShopper™ and MyMedicalRewards™. Now they introduce the final piece that completes the healthcare consumer savings circle – TALONPay™. TALONPay™ integrates member rewards through zero-cost HRA, HSA, and cash debit accounts. When it comes to engaging, incentivizing, and empowering the member, TALON provides an…
Read MoreHi-Tech Health Selects TALON as Transparency in Coverage Partner
TALON, a leader in delivering innovative technology solutions for the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, has announced a new partnership with Hi-Tech Health. Hi-Tech Health, who builds comprehensive claims administration systems that serve TPAs, Carriers, Provider Sponsored Plans, Medicare Advantage, and many more, will utilize the TALON platform to ensure that all Hi-Tech clients achieve and…
Read MoreThe Next Crucial Step to Empower Consumers and Create a True Healthcare Marketplace
Employers and their employees are overpaying for healthcare by an average of 41%. The Transparency in Coverage Rule is a very real, “next-level” step toward halting the overspending and giving consumers actual choice and control over how much they pay for care. So, with the opportunity for such significant savings, why is the Rule getting…
Read MoreTALON: Torchbearers of Transparency in Healthcare
ON A MISSION: Transparency in Coverage was a turning point in the battle against skyrocketing healthcare costs in the U.S., as it requires group health plans to disclose price and cost-sharing information to all participants. This data enables consumers to easily evaluate their healthcare options and make informed, cost-conscious decisions. For TALON, this…
Read MoreWhat Happens in Vegas…Well, You Know What They Say.
If you attended the HCAA Executive Forum in Las Vegas, we hope you had the opportunity to attend the panel discussion moderated by TALON President and CEO Mark Galvin, Watch Out for the Sharks in the Water, They Smell Blood. And a huge shoutout to the panelists, Jamie Greenleaf and Julie Selesnick, for making it…
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