Brian Freeman

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Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor, is a seasoned expert in employee benefits, equipped with a solid educational foundation and extensive experience. Freeman earned his BSM in Finance from Tulane University and further enhanced his skills with an MBA in Finance from Wake Forest University. In his ten years of experience at HCA Healthcare, Freeman started as an Analyst in the Strategy & Innovation Group and worked his way to Senior Director of the group. He then became the AVP of Finance & Operations at the company. Freeman's expertise culminated in his current role as the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor, where he has lead the way in reshaping how employers search, evaluate, and select insurance brokers.

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Employee Benefits

The article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, which has a significant impact on employer-sponsored healthcare. The ruling allows states to regulate how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) reimburse pharmacies for prescription drugs, potentially leading to lower drug costs for employers and employees.

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Brian Freeman

Health Insurance

The cost of disability insurance for employers can vary depending on factors such as the size of the company, industry, and location, as well as the type and extent of coverage provided. The article explores these factors in more detail and provides estimates of the average cost of disability insurance premiums for employers.

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Brian Freeman

Market Insights

The US job market added nearly 430,000 new jobs in February, the 12th consecutive month with more than 400,000 job additions, with the manufacturing and transportation industries each adding more than 50,000 jobs. While there were no significant changes in employment rates among various worker groups and demographics, and despite concerns around rising inflation and supply chain issues, the job market has remained stable, although economists must consider the possibility of a recession in the near future.

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Brian Freeman

Market Insights

The US added almost 500,000 new jobs last month, which more than doubled the number of new jobs initially reported in the two prior months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The leisure and hospitality industry saw the most significant gains, claiming over 150,000 new jobs, but the unemployment rate ticked back up to 4%, signaling a resurgence of reentrants into the labor market.

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Brian Freeman

Insurance Broker

The article discusses trends in benefit plan design and funding status for 2023. It notes that benefit plans are "hardening" as employers seek to control costs and mitigate risks, with changes such as higher deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and prescription drug costs, as well as increased focus on wellness and prevention programs.

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Brian Freeman