I've always been a proponent of high-deductible health plans for individuals, families, and smaller employers who cannot safely self-insure or partially self-insure. However, once an employer self-funds, there are a couple of surprising ways in which installing a high-deductible plan can have a very negative impact on your employees and their families.The referenced podcast from Stacey Richter referenced: Episode 486 of Relentless Health Value.

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