TPAA — Best Practice

Vol 1 • Iss 2 — October 2007

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October 29-November 1, 2007
SIAA’s 27th Annual National Educational Conference & Expo

November 12-15, 2007
WEDI 2007 Fall Conference
Omni Orlando Resort,
Champions Gate, FL

December 5-7, 2007
SCCIA 8th Annual Executive Educational Conference
Charleston Place Hotel,
Charleston, SC

February 6-8, 2008
HCAA Annual Executive Forum
Venetian Resort and Casino,
Las Vegas, NV

Volume 1 • Issue 1—August 2007

This is Your Wake-Up Call
Three Trends No Longer on the Horizon ... They’re Here!

According to a leading authority on TPA market trends, we are about to witness the biggest change and opportunity in the industry since ERISA in 1974. Fred Hunt, Jr., president of the Society of Professional Benefits Administrators, says seismic shifts in healthcare are creating new client demands that TPAs must be ready to respond to—starting now. Hunt believes consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), value-driven healthcare and stop-loss insurance markets will greatly affect how TPAs approach their business. And predicts that not all TPAs will survive the coming revolution. To be a player in the new era, says Hunt, you must be attentive, innovative and responsive.

Into the Future with SPBA President Fred Hunt
Many of you already know Fred Hunt but if you don’t, you’ve probably heard of him. Fred is president of the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA) and one of the best friends the TPA industry has.

The need for non-cash forms of payment for doctor visits, prescriptions and OTC health care purchases is growing as employers cover less and consumers pay more out of their pockets. Motivano has responded with a debit card platform that offers highly automated interfaces, comprehensive account management and outstanding technical and customer service—just the kind of support TPAs need. And the TPAA is proud to have Motivano as a Preferred Partner.

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Letter from
Al Allison
Welcome to the October 2007 issue of Best Practice, the TPAA’s bimonthly enewsletter. Our goal is to provide you with timely articles and information that you can use everyday as you work with your clients and their self-funded plans.