Health insurers are now filing their proposed 2027 rates with state regulators, and the early numbers are striking; across the initial states that have published so far,… Read more “2027 ACA Rate Tracker | Updated Daily by Valhalla”
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The State of American Depository Institutions After the Q1 2026 Call Reports | Valhalla Verticals
There is a line attributed to Mark Twain that financial historians love: history doesn’t repeat, but it rhymes. Every quarter, roughly nine thousand American banks and credit… Read more “The State of American Depository Institutions After the Q1 2026 Call Reports | Valhalla Verticals”
2026 Update | Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees
For employers sponsoring self-funded health plans, Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), or Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRAs), the annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) filing season is approaching again.… Read more “2026 Update | Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees”
A Closer Look at the “Double-Dip” Wellness Strategy | Compliance Resources
At a high level, tax-strategies involving wellness arrangements follow a familiar pattern. Employers are told they can generate meaningful payroll tax savings by introducing a program that provides employees with monthly payments tied, at least in theory, to healthcare or wellness-related activity. These strategies deserve scrutiny.
Valhalla Insights | Direct Primary Care and Employer Clinics
Last month, we hosted a Valhalla Insights session on Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Employer Clinics — and one theme came through clearly: The system isn’t just… Read more “Valhalla Insights | Direct Primary Care and Employer Clinics”
RxDC Reporting, updated for 2026 | Compliance Resources
In an era where transparency in healthcare costs is more crucial than ever, RxDC Reporting stands out as a pivotal regulatory requirement that aims to shed light… Read more “RxDC Reporting, updated for 2026 | Compliance Resources”
Valhalla Insights | Health Innovation Shark Tank
We kicked off 2026 with a Valhalla Insights session unlike anything we’ve done before — a health-innovation Shark Tank featuring real business leaders, real solutions, and real… Read more “Valhalla Insights | Health Innovation Shark Tank”
Valhalla Insights | 2026 Sessions
We invite you to join Valhalla Business Advisors, our clients, and guests, for our Valhalla Insights series during 2026. Thank you to our collaborators and panelists for… Read more “Valhalla Insights | 2026 Sessions”
Understanding Hospital Reimbursements: What Chargemasters, Cash-Pay Rates, and Payer Contracts Really Tell Us
At Valhalla Business Advisors, we spend a lot of time digging into the numbers behind healthcare pricing, not because spreadsheets are inherently inspiring but because understanding how… Read more “Understanding Hospital Reimbursements: What Chargemasters, Cash-Pay Rates, and Payer Contracts Really Tell Us”
Valhalla Insight | 2026 Final Market Rate Increase Filings (National)
Over the past few days, final rate filings from insurers in the individual health insurance and small group markets have been posted into state insurance department websites… Read more “Valhalla Insight | 2026 Final Market Rate Increase Filings (National)”