Are HSAs and IHRAs Good for Financial Health?
By Nadia van de Walle, Director at Financial Health Network Many families are faced with making tough healthcare decisions because of financial challenges. According to the 2019 Financial Health Pulse study, one in four Americans did not get healthcare and almost one in five stopped taking medication in the last year because they could not…
Optimizing Insurance and Financial Health
By Hannah Gdalman, Stevenson Fellow, Financial Health Network The recent open enrollment season means that for many of us, insurance is still top of mind. Other key moments such as the start of a new year, tax season, a new job, or family additions also provide a chance to reflect on insurance throughout the year….
It’s Open Enrollment Season, and the Retirement Industry Should Sign Up for Fintech
By Karen Andres VP and head long-term saving and retirement at Financial Health Network Forget the holidays — my favorite time of year is fall. Time for sweaters, the crock pot, pumpkin carving, and college football. But there’s a less obvious reason to love fall: it’s benefits open enrollment season for most American companies, which means that…
The Opportunities and Threats of Insurtech for the Average Insurance Consumer
In this article, Theresa Schmall addresses the opportunity for insurance providers to embrace innovative technology that benefits both businesses and customers alike. Read the article >>
How to Adapt to the Growing ‘Risk Shift’
In this article, Sarah Parker discusses insights gained from the Financial Health Network’s research looking at the insurance needs of low- to moderate income Americans. She provides three main takeaways for the insurance industry about how to stay relevant in today’s changing landscape. Read the article >>
InsurTech Spotlight Q&A with Wayne Allen, Insurance Thought Leadership
By Sarah Parker, Director and Insurance Working Group Lead, Financial Health Network Navigating the hype cycle of the insurtech boom can be a challenge for any financial services veteran. To help us sort it out, I sat down with Wayne Allen, the COO of Insurance Thought Leadership. As an attorney, Wayne has advised entrepreneurs and…
A Prescription for Success: Lessons from the Healthcare Industry
By Thea Garon, Financial Health Network As the healthcare debate rages on in America, it’s not often that we stop to consider the successes of our nation’s healthcare system. But as financial service providers respond to the disruptive force of technology and the changing nature of consumer demands, they would be wise to consider how…