Obvious fact: Everyone is different. So, you would expect everyone to have different healthcare needs based on who they are: age, family histories, types of environments, rigorous work schedules, etc. Every variable of each person’s life affects their health and, therefore, will affect the kind of healthcare they are going to require. The same [...]
One of our Ultimate Health members, Shannon, recently told us about a little-known aspect of the Ultimate Health plan that really saved her day. She was at the airport, about to travel back to the United States from a business trip abroad when she came down with a terrible headache that would have made [...]
Though the notion of total rewards has been around for a while, a recent model shows that there are several elements of total rewards strategy that define the way a company attracts, motivates, retains and engages employees. Fulfilling each category can be simple and straightforward, but if you want a total rewards package that [...]
With Fourth of July this week, we thought it fitting to draw a few parallels between our national day of independence and what Ultimate Health can do for you. Without further ado: 1. Declare Your Independence from Out-of-Pocket Costs With rising deductibles and shrinking coverage, out-of-pocket healthcare costs are becoming a huge expense weighing [...]
The effectiveness of the annual pay raise is fading. Typically, this tactic has been used to drive performance, boost satisfaction, and retain and reward employees. But the job market is changing, and it’s time for employers to begin changing with it. Old School So what’s the problem with annual pay raises? On the one hand, [...]
It is an exciting time for ArmadaGlobal as one of our own is recognized as a true trailblazer and visionary! You may recall that our very own Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Keith Sullivan, was named a finalist for the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Maryland Program. At a gala on [...]
In an industry filled with aches and pains, both literally and figuratively, the cloud of negativity surrounding the health insurance industry is a tough one to shake. Picture Eeyore on a blustery day. Where does this negativity come from? There’s the obvious answer of sickness. When do you need health insurance? When you’re sick, [...]
A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America. But since the CDC doesn’t record medical errors as causes of death, little is being done to change this. Let’s dig a little deeper. When someone dies, a code (an [...]
Boomerang workers, employees who leave a company for a period of time and then later return to their former employer, are becoming increasingly common. According to a recent poll, 29% have boomeranged, 41% would consider boomeranging and 52% said their company employed a boomerang worker. Why? So why are people so willing to return [...]
The 2016 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition is happening right in our backyard in D.C. from June 19-22, and we’re going to be there! We are so excited to be showcasing at the Transamerica booth to show visitors how Ultimate Health can be solution for retention, recruitment, and compensation. Of course, we hope to [...]
