A long-awaited, meaningful change in healthcare policy officially took effect this year. On January 1, 2026, Membership to a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic officially became HSA-eligible. This is a major/significant milestone for both patients and providers seeking simplified, relationship-centered care. At Sunflower Benefits Group, we advocate for Direct Care in nearly every conversation, because we believe healthcare should be …
Remember the days when doctors did house calls? Neither did we—until now. Over the last 30 years, healthcare has changed. The relationship between doctor and patient became more about insurance reimbursement and less about the patient. Direct primary care clinics are changing that relationship for the better. When you are a member of a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic, insurance …
Telehealth — Telehealth is not new, but it is changing fast. Almost overnight, by necessity, every health care provider who can is delivering telemedicine. There are pros and cons to telemedicine. It can be difficult for doctors to do a full examination for more complex issues, but it’s faster for patients to get answers to simple health needs. (And you don’t …
We all feel it! Insurance premiums keep going up, and networks getting smaller making it harder and more complicated to get the care your family needs. If you are like most people you pay monthly premiums that are higher than your mortgage payment and just pray no one gets sick because you can’t afford to go to the doctor if they …
When fall rolls around, you know it will bring cooler weather, Friday Night Lights, a hint of pumpkin spice in the air and, your favorite (not), thinking about your health coverage. Yikes! No need to fear! We’ve broken down the types of coverage to make this year’s open enrollment an autumn breeze as you figure out the best coverage for …
Everybody is talking about affordable health care, transparency in pricing, knowing what the procedure is going to cost BEFORE having it done. But does that even exist? In our current world of government required health insurance, insurance company networks, exorbitant prices for pharmaceuticals and having to wait three weeks to even be seen is there anything we can do about …
A problem that many young startup companies face is whether or not they should create their own human resources department or should they outsource those functions. When operating on ultra-lean budgets and trying to dismantle the bureaucracy of traditional corporate structures, many startups avoid implementing human resource functions altogether. But not having an HR presence for even the most cash-strapped …
Most small business owners are looking for ways to lessen company expenses. One way to do that is by employing independent contractors whose nature of work is similar to their full-time employees. One of the biggest benefits of employing an independent contractor is to reduce company expenses such as bonuses and employee benefits. Generally, when you are hired for a …
When it comes to retaining the top talent in your company, there are many ways you can approach it. You want your employees to know they are valued and make them want to continue working in your company or establishment. If employees are unhappy, they are very likely to venture out in search of other employment options. Here are a …
Human resource management software has grown with technological advancement over the recent years. These improvements have allowed business owners and their employees to focus their time on essential matters (i.e., getting work done). But leaving important HR tasks to software and other tools can have a big impact on the way the company runs and how employees perceive the role …
