Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. blog

Strategies to Manage Health Plan Risk

Nova — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:08:03 GMT

If you’re anything like most employers, the health of your employees and the health of your company’s bottom line are probably two of your top priorities – maybe even two things that keep you awake some nights. And just when you thought your budget couldn’t get any tighter, you realize the cost of health benefits is projected to rise at least 6.7 percent in 2026 (Mercer National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans).

What is the Difference Between a TPA and ASO?

Nova — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:45:56 GMT

If you’re an employer who offers a self-funded (also known as self-insured) health plan – or thinking about moving to a self-funded arrangement, one of your biggest decisions is selecting a partner to administer your health benefits. If you’ve gotten this far, you’ve probably heard of a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and Administrative Services Organization (ASO). They do provide some of the same services and you may have even heard the terms TPA and ASO used interchangeably, BUT did you know they are actually two different things?

2026 Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report

Nova — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:52:38 GMT

The landscape of employee benefits is changing rapidly, shaped by economic pressures, regulatory changes, and shifting employer and employee expectations. To better understand how organizations are responding, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. conducted the2026 Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey, gathering insights from brokers, consultants, and employers across a wide range of industries.