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Would You Trust a Financial Advisor Paid by the Casino?
Most brokers earn percentages of your premiums - meaning they profit when your healthcare costs increase. Learn how fee-based consulting changes everything.
Wes Spencer
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Why Healthcare Transparency and Competition Matter for Employers
Learn how healthcare transparency and provider competition can reduce employer costs by 3-5x. Michigan employers face unique challenges with market consolidation.
Wes Spencer
Aug 23, 20253 min read


How Facility Choice Can Save Thousands on Routine Medical Procedures
Same doctor, same procedure, $8,500 savings. Learn how strategic facility choice cut healthcare costs without compromising quality care for this family.
Wes Spencer
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Why Is Our Health Insurance Renewal Always So Painful?
Tired of rising premiums and watered-down benefits? Learn how direct contracting with healthcare providers can cut costs while improving employee coverage.
Wes Spencer
Jul 4, 20251 min read


What If Your Employees Actually Trusted Their Health Plan?
Most employees avoid using health benefits due to confusing systems. Learn how real support and guidance create trust, engagement, and lower costs.
Wes Spencer
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Is There a Better Way to Control Health Plan Costs? Yes. And It’s Not What Your Insurance Carrier Is Telling You.
Tired of rising health plan costs with no visibility? Learn why mid-year is the perfect time to explore alternatives to traditional insurance models.
Wes Spencer
Jun 13, 20252 min read


West Michigan Case Study: 300-Employee Company Saves 5-10% on Healthcare Costs
See how a 300-employee West Michigan company reduced healthcare costs 5-10% with Nomi tiered benefits while giving employees $0 out-of-pocket care.
Wes Spencer
May 28, 20251 min read


Another Year, Another Double-Digit Health Insurance Hike in Michigan. Now What?
Tired of double-digit premium increases? Learn how Michigan businesses are saving thousands with Sympl Benefits' innovative approach to healthcare decision-making and cost control.
Wes Spencer
May 21, 20253 min read


Guide Your Team to Better Healthcare Choices: How Intentional Benefits Design Cuts Costs
Learn how guiding employees to make informed healthcare decisions can reduce premiums and improve coverage while navigating today's fragmented medical system.
Wes Spencer
May 8, 20252 min read


Why Taking Another Double-Digit Health Insurance Increase in 2025 Was a Choice—Not a Requirement
2024 gave us the warning. Loud and clear.Double-digit proposed rate increases for 2025 from large health insurers. And now here we are....
Wes Spencer
Apr 29, 20251 min read


This Is What Happens When Someone Actually Helps Navigate Healthcare
See how a real employee saved $1,800 in one day with proper healthcare guidance. No apps or webinars—just people who care helping your team find quality, affordable care.
Wes Spencer
Apr 22, 20252 min read


What Pharmacy Benefit Discounts Really Mean For Your Bottom Line
Pharmacy benefit management remains one of the most confusing aspects of employee benefits programs. When evaluating Pharmacy Benefit...
Wes Spencer
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Why It’s Important To Educate Employees About Their Healthcare Options
Learn how the SymplCare team helps employees make better healthcare choices, avoid unnecessary ER visits, and reduce costs.
Wes Spencer
Mar 10, 20252 min read


How One Manufacturer Solved Rising Health Plan Costs for Its Employees
See how this Michigan manufacturer bucked the trend of rising healthcare costs.
Wes Spencer
Feb 10, 20252 min read


You Are Losing Money On Every Unnecessary ER Visit
Learn how unnecessary ER visits drain your healthcare budget and discover practical solutions to get employees the right care instantly
Wes Spencer
Jan 25, 20252 min read


Where Does Healthcare Go From Here? A Look Into What's Next
Healthcare costs keep rising, but new solutions are emerging. Learn how prevention-focused care, better data, and simpler tools can help emp
Wes Spencer
Nov 1, 20242 min read


GLP-1 Drugs: Assessing the Concerns in Employee Benefits
Learn about cost implications, treatment duration, and comparisons to gastric bypass surgery for informed decision-making.
Wes Spencer
Nov 1, 20242 min read


The Rising Cost of GLP-1 Medications: A Major Concern for Employers and Employees
GLP-1 medications cost $14K annually, 30% of median US income. Employers struggle with rising healthcare costs.
Wes Spencer
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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