Industry news, updates, and insights.

Perspectives on healthcare administration, benefit program trends, regulatory updates, and what they mean for members, agents, and partners.

More from PHS

TPA Red Flags
Leadership

Red Flags When Choosing a TPA: What to Watch For Before You Commit

Not every third-party administrator operates the same way. Some are built on solid operational infrastructure, transparent practices, and genuine commitment to agent…

March 27, 2026 Read →
fixed indemnity vs hospital indemnity
Products

Fixed Indemnity vs. Hospital Indemnity: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Fixed indemnity insurance and hospital indemnity insurance are both supplemental products that pay cash benefits directly to you when a covered health…

March 27, 2026 Read →
TPA vs FMO for insurance agents
Agents

TPA vs. FMO: Which Partner Helps You Sell More Supplemental Insurance? 

If you’re an independent insurance agent building a supplemental health book, you’ve probably heard two acronyms tossed around interchangeably: TPA and FMO. But for agents evaluating distribution…

March 26, 2026 Read →
TPA Billing Transparency
Member Support

Billing Transparency and Consumer Protection: A TPA’s Responsibility

Billing is where the member’s experience of their benefit plan becomes tangible. The enrollment process is a one-time event. Claims and coverage…

March 25, 2026 Read →
TPA state registration requirements
Compliance

State-by-State TPA Regulation: Why It Matters That Your TPA Is Registered Everywhere

There is no single federal standard for how s are regulated in the United States. Instead, TPA oversight is a patchwork of…

March 21, 2026 Read →
TPA Data Security
Compliance

Data Security and HIPAA in the Limited Benefit Space

Every time a member enrolls in a benefit plan, submits a payment, logs into a member portal, or calls to ask a…

March 20, 2026 Read →
critical illness insurance
Products

Critical Illness Insurance: A Financial Safety Net When It Matters Most

A cancer diagnosis, a heart attack, a stroke. These are the events nobody plans for, but everyone fears. And while major medical…

March 20, 2026 Read →
Products

Why Every Working American Should Consider Accident Insurance

Accidents don’t send advance notice. A fall on a job site. A car collision on the commute. A sports injury on the…

March 19, 2026 Read →
Short Term Medical Bridge Coverage
Products

Short-Term Medical Insurance: Bridge Coverage for Life’s Transitions

Life doesn’t always align with open enrollment. Job loss can happen mid-year. Coverage may end when aging off a parent’s plan. Starting…

March 19, 2026 Read →

Get updates from PHS

Industry insights, regulatory updates, and company news — delivered when it matters.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.