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5 Myths About Self-Funded Healthcare Plans—Debunked

5 Myths About Self-Funded Healthcare Plans—Debunked

Nelson Griswold
Published on: 02/11/2026

The “BUCA” insurers—Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Aetna—have long controlled the U.S. healthcare market, leaving employers with…

The Invisible Fence: How to Build a Bridge Between Employees and HR

The Invisible Fence: How to Build a Bridge Between Employees and HR

Nelson Griswold
Published on: 02/11/2026

Imagine you’re an employee with a well-documented and legitimate complaint of sexual harassment. You present your case to Human Resources (HR)…

On the highway of hiring and retaining Gen Z talent, who's driving the car?

On the highway of hiring and retaining Gen Z talent, who's driving the car?

Nelson Griswold
Published on: 02/11/2026

What we know right now is that companies are creating and offering seemingly endless benefits to woo new talent before the competition snatches them…

Retaining Top Talent in 2024: Elevating Employee Benefits Beyond the Money Motive

Retaining Top Talent in 2024: Elevating Employee Benefits Beyond the Money Motive

Nelson Griswold
Published on: 02/11/2026

The arena of employee retention and recruitment is witnessing a significant shift. For business leaders, it's imperative to grasp the changing…

Nelson Griswold

Nelson Griswold

Nelson Griswold is a NextGen Benefits Adviser.

As a NextGen Benefits Adviser, Nelson implements effective cost-containment solutions, from managing high-cost drugs to identifying high-quality physicians, from utilizing advantageous direct provider contracts to providing cost-effective virtual care programs.

With strategies and plan designs backed by one of the industry's most respected teams of subject matter experts, you can place your unwavering trust in Nelson.

With Nelson's proven expertise and established track record, you can achieve substantial cost savings compared to conventional, status quo health plans from insurance companies and brokers.

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