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Allied National Launches a New Approach to Traditional Group Health Coverage
Overland Park, KS – May 6, 2026: Allied National, one of the original pioneers in level-funded and reference-based pricing (RBP) healthcare plans, proudly announces the launch of Freedom Open Access, an end-to-end network alternative solution and bold reimagining of its decades-long commitment to affordable, transparent, and member-centric healthcare. Background Controlling ever-rising healthcare costs remains a challenge for […]
National Integrative Health (“NIH”) Announces the Addition of Joshua Ridgeway as Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Robert S. Shestack to Chief Enterprise Actuary
New COO brings senior and benefits industry expertise to NIH’s leadership team April 6th, 2026 – DES MOINES, IOWA. NIH is a fast‑growing consulting firm specializing in healthcare design, data, pharmacy, and analytics, helping employers better manage healthcare costs while improving care quality and access to personalized services for their employees. NIH has named Joshua Ridgeway […]
HVBA Announces 2026 Innovation Summit in San Antonio: A Curated Leadership Experience for the Benefits Industry
San Antonio, Texas – HVBA today announced the upcoming HVBA Innovation Summit, taking place Thursday, May 21, at the renowned Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio. Designed as a highly curated gathering of industry leaders, the Summit is redefining how the benefits community connects, collaborates, and drives innovation. Unlike traditional conferences filled with massive expo halls and […]
Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® Appoints Robert Lashley to Advisory Board
Mount Laurel, NJ — Tuesday, February 9, 2026 — The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) today announced the appointment of Robert Lashley, President and Chief Executive Officer of ClickEnroll, to its Advisory Board. Lashley brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across insurance, benefits technology, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software development, further strengthening HVBA’s mission […]