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Benefits](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/direction-services-employees-response-to-platinum-healthcare) Direction Service is a non-profit organization located in Springfield, OR that specializes in multi-service care for individuals and families dealing with various disabilities. They are a company of roughly 54 employees that has managed to provide care for over 2,000 families in their area. [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/direction-services-employees-response-to-platinum-healthcare) ![employee_engagement](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hubfs/Blog_pictures/employee_engagement.jpg) Apr 25, 2018 #### [Making the Right Healthcare Purchasing Decisions as a CFO](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/making-the-right-healthcare-decisions-as-a-cfo) Nobody knows a company's financial situation better than the CFO, and most times, they aren't even involved in the process of choosing the right health care plans for their employees. In order to evaluate plans effectively and come up with a well-rounded solution, it's important that all parties (CEO, HR team, *and* CFO) be involved in the health care purchasing process. [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/making-the-right-healthcare-decisions-as-a-cfo) ![silver_bowl_green_apples](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hubfs/Blog_pictures/silver_bowl_green_apples.jpg) Mar 28, 2018 #### [The Growth of Partial Self-Insurance](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/growth-of-psi-blog) In today's competitive job market companies can find it hard to afford to retain quality candidates. For nonprofits specifically, this is even more challenging. How can an organization that isn't self-funded offer benefits that will attract and retain highly skilled individuals? The answer to this lies in more substantial employee healthcare.  [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/growth-of-psi-blog) Jun 13, 2017 #### [Effective Employee Healthcare Decisions Require a Collaborative Approach](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/effective-employee-healthcare-decisions-require-a-collaborative-approach) In many organizations, HR departments are often solely responsible for making decisions around employee healthcare, with CFOs and other leaders coming onboard for final approvals.   However, key player involvement – **especially from the CFO** – early in the process can be a game-changer when it comes to creating a more effective and well-rounded healthcare program for staff. [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/effective-employee-healthcare-decisions-require-a-collaborative-approach) Jun 7, 2017 #### [How – and Why – CFOs Can Take the Lead in the Employee Healthcare Decision Process](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/how-and-why-cfos-can-take-the-lead-in-the-employee-healthcare-decision-process) CFOs (should) play a critical role in supporting decisions around employee healthcare, going beyond simply signing off on the budgetary needs. The process begins early by **getting curious and asking tough questions** about how healthcare spending has been tracked and audited within the organization, and where there is opportunity for more savings. [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/how-and-why-cfos-can-take-the-lead-in-the-employee-healthcare-decision-process) ![](https://assets.sourcemedia.com/dims4/default/83432d6/2147483647/resize/680x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.sourcemedia.com%2Fd5%2F68%2Fd34f841b4ee5a5516bb25e61e2ed%2Fp1-chart.jpg) Jun 5, 2017 #### [Are healthcare cost-shifting efforts at a tipping point? - Benefit News](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/are-healthcare-cost-shifting-efforts-at-a-tipping-point-benefit-news) A recent study from DirectPath, an employee engagement and healthcare compliance technology company, has found that employers are looking for “creative methods” to slow down healthcare costs. [Read More ](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/are-healthcare-cost-shifting-efforts-at-a-tipping-point-benefit-news) Jun 1, 2017 #### [The Need for CFO Involvement in Employee Healthcare Decisions](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/the-need-for-cfo-involvement-in-employee-healthcare-decisions) Healthcare is one of the biggest line items in a nonprofit’s budget, but CFOs are often on the periphery of the decision-making process. However, making a well-rounded decision that focuses on both the **budget and employee satisfaction** requires that CFOs become more intimately involved in employee healthcare management, working closely with other key players such as the CEO and HR manager. 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