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# Hines

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- [Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Hidden Driver of Healthcare Spending](https://www.hinesassoc.com/msk/) - Healthcare costs continue to climb for self-funded employers, and musculoskeletal disorders remain one of the most significant contributors to that trend. While employers often focus on chronic conditions such as diabetes, and heart disease, musculoskeletal conditions quietly account for billions of dollars in medical spending, and lost productivity every year. Back pain, arthritis, joint disorders,
- [Chronic Condition Management: Prevention and Savings](https://www.hinesassoc.com/chronic-condition-management/) - Chronic conditions are no longer a niche concern in healthcare. They are the defining challenge of modern population health. From diabetes and heart disease to asthma and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic illnesses account for the majority of healthcare utilization and spend in the United States. For employers, health plans, and third-party administrators, the conversation has shifted
- [How Walking Can Save Us Billions In Healthcare Costs](https://www.hinesassoc.com/walking-billions/) - Every year on the first Wednesday in April, National Walking Day highlights one of the most accessible, effective forms of physical activity there is: walking. Celebrated this year on April 1, 2026, this annual health awareness event invites people of all ages to take at least 30 minutes to walk, improve heart health, reduce stress,
- [March 24th is Diabetes Alert Day: Why It Matters More Than Ever](https://www.hinesassoc.com/march24/) - by Sales@HinesAssoc.com Every year, March 24th is Diabetes Alert Day, a national wake-up call about one of the most widespread and costly chronic diseases in the United States. It is a reminder that millions of people are living with diabetes or prediabetes, often without even knowing it. This day is not just about awareness. It
- [Chronic Conditions As A Driver of Health Plan Costs](https://www.hinesassoc.com/chronic-conditions/) - When employers evaluate their healthcare spending, the conversation often begins with the same concerns. Hospital pricing continues to rise. Specialty medications are becoming more expensive each year. A small number of catastrophic claims can disrupt an entire annual health plan budget. These issues are important, but they are not the primary force driving employer healthcare
- [AI and Data in Benefits Management: Why Human Clinical Expertise Still Wins in 2026](https://www.hinesassoc.com/human/) - by sales@hinesassoc.com Artificial intelligence in employee benefits is no longer a future concept. It is embedded in underwriting conversations, RFP responses, utilization management workflows, and care management platforms across the country. TPAs, brokers, and HR professionals are hearing the same message at conferences and from emerging benefits technology vendors: automation will transform healthcare cost containment.
- [How Price Transparency and Prevention Are the Next Steps in Lowering Healthcare Costs for Self-Funded Employers](https://www.hinesassoc.com/transparency/) - by Bob Marcoux In today’s healthcare landscape, transparency has become one of the most talked-about trends among self-funded employer groups. But price transparency, while critically important, is only part of the solution to controlling rising medical costs. For employers to actually lower healthcare spend while improving population health, transparency must be paired with proactive prevention strategies and comprehensive care
- [Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Progress, Partnership, and Purpose in Healthcare](https://www.hinesassoc.com/reflectingon2025/) - As Q4 draws to a close and organizations across the country wrap up strategic planning for the year ahead, it is an ideal moment to reflect on the progress made in 2025 and the momentum building toward 2026. At Hines & Associates, this year represented more than growth. It marked a continued evolution in how
- [Employers Are Opting Out of Covering GLP-1s: Wellness, Prevention, and Disease Management Are the Best Alternatives](https://www.hinesassoc.com/glp1-alternatives/) - by Hines Sales & Accounts Team sales@hinesassoc.com Over the last two years, GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide have become one of the most talked-about topics in employer benefits. Many employees are asking for coverage, and many employers are weighing the true cost of adding these drugs to their health plans. Despite the hype, data shows
- [Hines Debuts Optimal Health at IFEBP '25 in Hawaii](https://www.hinesassoc.com/optimal-health-debut/) - by Rich Nagel rnagel@hinesassoc.com At Hines, we know that healthy employees are the backbone of a productive, innovative, and resilient organization. That belief guided the development of Optimal Health, our newest and most comprehensive clinical support offering, formally introduced at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) 71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference in Honolulu,
- [Navigating Healthcare Shouldn’t Be Scary: Hines Can Help](https://www.hinesassoc.com/spookyseason/) - In the world of self-funded healthcare, it’s easy to feel like you’re wandering through a haunted corn maze of claims, compliance, and cost management. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to fear what’s lurking in the shadows. At Hines & Associates, we take the spooky out of healthcare. With decades of expertise in care management, utilization Healthcare doesn’t have to be frightening. Hines & Associates helps TPAs, brokers, and employer groups navigate care management, utilization review, and disease management with confidence.
- [Hines CEO Steve McClung joins The Benefits Executive Roundtable Podcast](https://www.hinesassoc.com/roundtable/) - Click the image below to listen Click the image above to listen
- [The Merits of Care Management in Serving Chronic Illness](https://www.hinesassoc.com/merits/) - by Bob Marcoux Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD, and arthritis affect more than 60% of adults in the United States and account for approximately 90% of annual healthcare spending, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As healthcare costs escalate and long-term disease burden grows, care management has become essential. Hines & Associates, a Global
- [Never Pay the First Bill: How Hines Protects Employer Health Plans from Hidden Costs](https://www.hinesassoc.com/firstbill/) - To learn more please message us at sales@hinesassoc.com As employers, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) prepare for renewals and budgets, Q1 will be here before we know it. Healthcare costs are already at historic highs, and without the right safeguards, plans can end up overpaying for errors, duplicate charges, or inflated claims. The pressure on
- [An Open Letter: The Singularity Is Approaching](https://www.hinesassoc.com/singularity/) - There does not seem to be a moment in any given day where Artificial Intelligence does not find its way into a conversation. You can hardly turn a corner without someone telling you how AI will change the world for the better and improve every aspect of modern life. Either that, or they are telling
- [Hines & Associates Announces Strategic Partnership with WLT Software to Deliver Integrated Care and Cost Solutions](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-wlt/) - ELGIN, IL – July 8, 2025 – Hines & Associates, a nationally recognized provider of medical management services announces a new partnership with WLT Software, a leader in healthcare administration software. The collaboration is designed to help Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) and self-funded employers deliver more effective, efficient, and financially sound healthcare through integrated care, cost, and risk
- [Hines & Associates - The Premier Partner for TPAs](https://www.hinesassoc.com/tpapartner/) - A Complete, Flexible Solution for UR, CM, Wellness, DM, and Cost Containment by Robert Marcoux As the health benefits landscape grows increasingly complex and cost pressures continue to mount, Third Party Administrators (TPAs) face the dual challenge of controlling expenses while ensuring members receive quality care. According to the CMS National Health Expenditure projections, U.S.
- [Why Prevention is the Key to Healthier Men and Smarter Healthcare Spending](https://www.hinesassoc.com/mens-health/) - by Rich Nagel Every June, we recognize Men’s Health Month — a national observance dedicated to highlighting the unique health challenges men face and promoting the value of early detection, consistent care, and healthy habits. At Hines & Associates, this isn’t just another awareness campaign. It’s a mission to empower men — especially those in physically demanding,
- [The Hidden Costs of H.R. 1: Why Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Will Hit Self-Funded Plans the Hardest](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hidden-cost/) - By Courtney Beckers | National Account Executive, Hines & Associates Federal budget changes rarely dominate the national conversation around self-funded health care—but that’s about to shift in a significant way. The recent passage of H.R. 1—the so-called “big, beautiful bill”—ushers in a new era of sweeping fiscal reform, with enormous implications for Medicare and Medicaid.
- [Reference-Based Pricing: Too Little, Too Late](https://www.hinesassoc.com/reference-based-pricing-too-little-too-late/) - How Medical Management Prevention and Early-Intervention Beats RBP by Robert Marcoux bmarcoux@hinesassoc.com In the competitive landscape of self-funded healthcare, many third-party administrators (TPAs) focus heavily on short-term savings by leveraging reference-based pricing (RBP). This cost-containment method involves negotiating provider payments at a fixed markup over Medicare rates, such as 120%. While it may appear to
- [Managing Minds: A Smarter Way to Support Behavioral Health in Self-Funded Plans](https://www.hinesassoc.com/managing-minds/) - by Suzanne Casel, RN May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a dedicated time to highlight the importance of emotional, psychological, and social well-being and the vital role that care management plays in helping individuals thrive. At Hines & Associates, we understand that mental health care is health care. That’s why we specialize in comprehensive wellness and
- [The Future of Healthcare is Self-Funded](https://www.hinesassoc.com/the-future-of-healthcare-is-self-funded/) - The Future of Healthcare is Self-Funded: How Hines & Associates is Redefining Employer-Sponsored Benefits by Courtney Beckers As healthcare costs continue to soar, more employers are turning away from traditional insurance models in search of flexible, transparent, and cost-effective alternatives. Self-funded healthcare plans are rapidly gaining momentum, offering companies greater control over their healthcare spending and employee
- [Hines Sponsors HCCA's Executive Forum '25](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hcaa25/) - Join us in beautiful Las Vegas for HCAA's Executive Forum '25! To reach out to our team please message Bob at bmarcoux@hinesassoc.com or Heather at hschaffer@hinesassoc.com Stop by Table 22 to discuss Hines' solutions to self-funded benefits and learn how we are moving healthcare forward! Here are just a few of our industry leading solutions
- [Hines' Parent Company, Global Excel, Acquires Vitori Health](https://www.hinesassoc.com/vitori/) - Follow Hines on LinkedIn here Hines & Associates, Inc. (Hines) is pleased to announce that our parent company, Global Excel Management Inc. (Global Excel), acquired Vitori Health LLC (Vitori Health) effective January 1, 2025. Vitori Health provides health benefits solutions; health plan strategy, procurement, and delivery of creative cost management programs. It has a distinguished
- [Is Prevention the Cure?  Some Thoughts on Diabetes Around the Holidays](https://www.hinesassoc.com/holiday-prevention/) - By Bob Marcoux THE NUMBERS November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and so is the holiday season! Thanksgiving marks the beginning, and it carries through until New Years. The CDC says 1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic, and 11.6% or 39 million people have diabetes. According to The American Diabetes Association, the disease placed a
- [Navigating The Path To Great Care Doesn't Have To Be Scary!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/scary/) - By Courtney Beckers As the leaves change colors and the weather turns crisp, visions of ghosts and ghouls swirl in our minds. Images of black cats and witches pale in comparison to the fear-inducing feelings that come with navigating healthcare. With enrollments just around the corner, these feelings become palpable. Thankfully Hines is here to
- [Hines Goes Beyond Reference Based Pricing with Concierge Service](https://www.hinesassoc.com/beyond-rpb/) - By Steve McClung In 2023, Hines implemented a unique design for their own health plan. Leveraging our OpusOne Concierge program which offers members options and incentives to make informed decisions around their healthcare. In a traditional network design, for those cases where Hines Concierge was able to assist, the plan would have been billed 37K,
- [Elevating Maternal Health: The Hines Approach](https://www.hinesassoc.com/elevating-maternal-health-the-hines-approach/) - By Courtney Beckers cbeckers@hinesassoc.com Maternal health is crucial, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their children. Hines recognizes this with their innovative Maternity Management program, designed to provide comprehensive, empathetic support to expectant mothers. According to the NIH, rates of depression during pregnancy are experienced by 15-20% of mothers-to be, the general population is
- [Self-Funded Health Plans Are On The Rise, Here's Why Comprehensive Support Matters](https://www.hinesassoc.com/ontherise/) - By Courtney Beckers There has been a noticeable trend in the marketplace for employer groups to shift toward self-funded healthcare plans. This approach offers numerous advantages, such as increased flexibility and potential cost savings. According to Statista, the percentage of U.S. workers covered by self-funded plans rose from 44% to 65% between 1999 and 2023.
- [The Walmart Closures Mean More Than Just An Empty Kiosk](https://www.hinesassoc.com/walmart/) - By Courtney Beckers, National Accounts Executive at Hines Retail giant Walmart has recently announced the closure of its in-store clinics, a move that has sparked conversations about the evolving landscape of the American healthcare industry and its delivery to consumers. Though localized to Walmart's operations, this reflects a broader shift in the industry; this announcement
- [Hines Offers Specialized Case Management for Cancer Support](https://www.hinesassoc.com/3793-2/) - By Steve McClung It’s frightening to realize that after so many years of progress in the fight against cancer, we have seen tremendous improvements in treatment, great reductions in mortality and yet we are facing a significant rise in incidence. Treatments have improved but resulting costs have skyrocketed. Cancer diagnoses are also “increasingly shifting from
- [Stress Less with Hines' Financial Solutions!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/stress-less-with-hines-financial-solutions/) - Hines invites you to stress less with our full suite of financial solutions for rising healthcare costs! April is recognized as National Stress Awareness month, so we at Hines would like to highlight a few of our key financial solutions to save you, your clients and their employees time and money, in order to
- [Hines Releases Episode 3 of The Hinesight™ Podcast with Dr. Jonathan Wiesen of MediOrbis](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-releases-episode-3-of-the-hinesight-podcast-with-dr-jonathan-wiesen-of-mediorbis/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJNOWpqTpJ8 Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on iHeartRadio Click Here to Listen on Amazon Music
- [Hines to Sponsor HCAA's 2024 Executive Forum in Las Vegas](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-to-sponsor-hcaas-2024-executive-forum-in-las-vegas/) - Hines & Associates is proud to announce their sponsorship of the HCAA 2024 Executive Forum at the beautiful Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas The Hines National Accounts Team will be on site to discuss the future of healthcare, employee benefits and all the exciting things to come in 2024. Please stop by Table #22 and
- [Have You Heard About Healthy Tomorrows?](https://www.hinesassoc.com/have-you-heard-about-healthy-tomorrows/)
- [Hines Releases "Ayzlee's Story: A Message Of Hope" To Raise Awareness For Flu Season](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-releases-ayzlees-story-a-message-of-hope-to-raise-awareness-for-flu-season/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkQtsjwCnPY Join Hines’ EVP Bob Marcoux as he interviews our very own Amber McCarthy and her daughter Irelynd about the tragic yet hopeful story of the loss of her daughter Ayzlee to the common flu. November is the beginning of flu season and we encourage everyone to listen to "Ayzlee’s Story" and take the
- [Hines & Associates to Exhibit at SIIA's Connect National Conference 2023](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-associates-to-exhibit-at-siias-connect-national-conference-2023/) - Join the Hines Team in Arizona as we exhibit at SIIA's Connect National Conference 2023 at booth #505 This year's conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort will be an oasis among the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoran Desert. Attendees should anticipate fun filled days of connecting with others within the self-insurance and
- [Hines & Associates’ Steve McClung Releases Episode 2 of The Hinesight™ Podcast](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-associates-steve-mcclung-releases-episode-2-of-the-hinesight-podcast/) - Hines & Associates is excited to present the second episode of our new podcast: Hinesight™ Your health and wellness vision for tomorrow today! Ep. 2: Join Hines & Associates’ Steve McClung as he discusses the future of healthcare costs and benefits with Jason “Jay” Davis of The Phia Group Follow us for more exciting and
- [Hines & Associates to exhibit at IFEBP's 69th Annual Employee Benefits Conference](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-associates-to-exhibit-at-ifebps-69th-annual-employee-benefits-conference/) - Hines & Associates will be exhibiting at IFEBP’s 69th Annual Employee Benefits Conference between October 1st and 4th in Boston, Massachusetts. Join members of Hines’ leadership team and discuss the future of healthcare and employee benefits at booth #633. Highlights of this event include keynote speaker, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, medical reporter and associate professor of
- [Hines & Associates Founder Judy Hines Passes Away](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-associates-founder-judy-hines-passes-away/) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing on Monday, September 25th, of Judy Hines, the founder and inspirational spirit of the Care Management company she founded in 1987. We are forever grateful to Judy for the legacy she created, and our promise is to honor her memory each day by those we serve.
- [Hines Honors D-Day](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-honors-d-day/) - TODAY marks 79 years since the Normandy invasion, June 6th, 1944.
- [Hines Sponsors, Attends HCAA Executive Forum](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-sponsors-attends-hcaa-executive-forum-2/) - Hines' proudly sponsored the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA)'s Executive Forum, also attended by Steve McClung, Madeline Hallock, Heather Schaffer, and Amanda Paxton, in Las Vegas, February 20th - 22nd, 2023: https://www.hcaa.org/page/executiveforum
- [Hines Opens 11th Office Location](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-opens-11th-office-location/) - Hines is pleased to announce that we're expanding to our 11th office location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our clinical professionals will provide Care Management in Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, NICU, and General Medical Case Management: 1951 51st Street NE Suite #3 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- [Hines is growing!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-is-growing/) - If you’d like to be part of something big, check out our exciting career opportunities and apply to join our team!
- [Hines at IFEBP Employee Benefits Conference](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-at-ifebp-employee-benefits-conference/) - Charles Busch, Rich Nagel and Heather Schaffer from Hines were at the IFEBP's 68th Annual Emplyee Benefits Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 23rd - 26th: https://www.ifebp.org/education/usannual/Pages/annual-employee-benefits-conference-2201.aspx
- [Hines Attends SIIA National Conference](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-attends-siia-national-conference/) - Charles Busch, Rich Nagel, Madeline Hallock and Heather Schaffer of Hines attended the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA)'s 2022 Engage National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, October 9th - 11th. Learn more, here: https://www.siiaconferences.org/
- [Hines Attends HCAA TPA Summit](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-attends-hcaa-tpa-summit/) - Charles Busch, Madeline Hallock and Heather Schaffer of Hines were at Table 10 of the HCAA TPA Summit in St. Louis, July 18th - 20th: https://www.hcaa.org/page/2022TPASummit
- [Hines Sponsors, Attends HCAA Executive Forum](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-sponsors-attends-hcaa-executive-forum/) - Hines sponsored and attended the HCAA Executive Forum in Las Vegas, February 21st - 23rd: https://www.hca.org/page/executiveforum
- [Hines Achieves URAC Accreditation Renewal](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-achieves-urac-accreditation-renewal/) - Hines Achieves URAC Accreditation Renewal Hines – February 1st, 2022, Elgin, Illinois, USA – Hines, an independent leader in Medical Case Management and Health Utilization Management, and a member of the Global Excel family, today announced that it has successfully renewed its URAC accreditation for Case Management and Utilization Management. URAC Case Management Accreditation demonstrates
- [Global Excel Management, Inc. Acquires Hines & Associates](https://www.hinesassoc.com/global-excel-management-inc-acquires-hines-associates/) - Hines & Associates Inc. was acquired by Global Excel Management, Inc., on July 1st, 2021. We look forward to growing our new partnership so we can offer even more value to our clients and their members. To find out more, read the press release, here: https://www.globalexcel.com/global-excel-management-inc-acquires-hines-associates-inc/
- [Hines Leaders Join Advanced Benefit Consulting Podcast on COVID & Mental Health](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-leaders-join-advanced-benefit-consulting-podcast-on-covid-mental-health/) - Hines’ Anna Hansen, Suzanne Casel and Karla Weiner join Advanced Benefit Consulting’s Dorothy Cociu on her latest podcast to discuss how COVID has amplified the negative effects of mental and behavioral health: https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/s3e6-ho-covid-amplified-negative-impacts-of-mental-health-and-behavioral-health/
- [Hines & Associates, Inc.:<br />New look, same excellent service](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hines-associates-inc-new-look-same-excellent-service/) - Hines & Associates, Inc. (Hines) is pleased to announce that it’s brand, including its logo, website, business cards, letterheads and communication tools have been updated. Hines has joined the Global Excel Management Inc. family. We will continue doing business under our current brand name, which has undergone a refresh. A new logo, website and communication

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- [Sleep Study Support Program](https://www.hinesassoc.com/sleepstudy/) - Hines Sleep Study Support Program Unlock the Secrets of Better Sleep! A Comprehensive Sleep Study managed by Industry-leading Utilization Review & Case Management Experts Why Participate? Improve Your Health: Discover underlying sleep disorders like sleep apnea and gain personalized recommendations for better sleep health. Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced professionals will guide you through the process ensuring you receive the most appropriate care. Advanced Technology: Benefit from state-of-the-art sleep tracking and diagnostic tools that provide accurate and insightful results, and access to medical devices to aid with restful sleep.
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- [Rich Nagel, Vice President, Sales & Client Solutions](https://www.hinesassoc.com/rich/) - Connect with Rich! EmailCalendlyLinkedIn (331) 771-0465 Rich is Hines’ Vice President, Sales & Client Solutions and he brings 28 years of experience in sales and marketing, 20 of those years in the medical device and healthcare industries. Over his career, he has successfully held sales and leadership positions and has a passion for training teams
- [Welcome to Healthy Tomorrows!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/greatnews/) - Welcome to About Healthy Tomorrows! Hines & Associates, Inc. is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focusing on what's important to you—comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment that you demand. CORPORATE ADDRESS P.O. Box 38 West Dundee, IL 60118 T 800.735.1200 F 847.741.1306 CORPORATE SALES & MARKETING 2075 Foxfield
- [Learn More About Healthy Tomorrows!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/ht-connect/) - Thank you For Your Interest In We would love to hear from you! Click here to email Courtney Beckers National Account Executive Email Now About Healthy Tomorrows! Hines & Associates, Inc. is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focusing on what's important to you—comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment
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- [Let's Stay In Touch!](https://www.hinesassoc.com/opusone-connect/) - Thank you for your interest in Hines & OpusOne! Lets’ stay in touch Click here to book a Calendly appointment with Rich Nagel Book NowClick Here to Email Rich About Hines Founded over 35 years ago, Hines is the first nationwide, independent, and privately owned managed care company to have achieved URAC accreditation. And today,
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- [3x3x3](https://www.hinesassoc.com/3x3x3/) - About Hines Founded over 35 years ago, Hines is the first nationwide, independent, and privately owned managed care company to have achieved URAC accreditation. And today, fully integrated with the leading independent and privately owned Risk Management and Cost Management firm, Global Excel Management. Learn more. Thank you For Watching Our 3x3x3 Challenge with BenefitsAlly!
- [Treatment](https://www.hinesassoc.com/our-solutions/treatment/) - Solutions Treatment Opusone Treatment solutions include Case Management, Medical Peer Review & Second Opinion as well as Nurse Consultation Services. The Opusone Treatment solutions proactively ensure you and your members have convenient access to a variety of trustworthy professionals, so you can make the best decisions for each case. Behavioral / Mental Health Our team’s
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- [Welcome to Hines! - Landing Page](https://www.hinesassoc.com/welcome-to-hines/) - CONSUMER FOCUSED, RESULTS-DRIVEN SERVICE SINCE 1987 OUR EXPERIENCE WORKS FOR YOU. Welcome to Hines! Our reputation as an industry leader is founded on over three decades of innovative and professional health care excellence. Serving all aspects of the industry, Hines is committed to saving health care dollars while ensuring quality care through effective programs and
- [OpusOne Landing Page](https://www.hinesassoc.com/opusone/) - Opusone Better Life | Better Outcomes | Better Value Returns control of health care back to the patient and the plan by integrating Care, Cost and Risk Management in a single bundled package. Here are some features and benefits: Open access provider program – see the provider you want! Payment secured
- [Our Solutions](https://www.hinesassoc.com/our-solutions/) - Solutions Opusone Opusone is designed to ensure that the people involved in each aspect of your member’s healthcare needs are fully supported through every step of the patient journey. With Opusone, your organization can be sure they’ll get the right solution for you, your partners, and your members, all at the right price. Hines &
- [Pre-Treatment](https://www.hinesassoc.com/our-solutions/pre-treatment/) - Solutions Pre-Treatment The Opusone gamut of Pre-Treatment solutions includes Utilization Management, Directional Care, Concierge Services and Behavioral & Mental Health care. Opusone Pre-Treatment solutions work together or on their own to provide your members with options that meet them where they are, while optimizing associated costs. Utilization Management Key to both patient satisfaction and responsible
- [Payer](https://www.hinesassoc.com/our-solutions/payer/) - Solutions Payer For Payers, Opusone offers a wide range of comprehensive, customizable services, including Underwriting, Plan Design, Marketing Support and Network Development. With Opusone, you’ll enjoy consistently high-quality results, every time. Consultation & Analytics Hines’ Consultation & Analytics, built on continuous analysis and predictive modeling, is designed to embrace your members’ needs while optimizing your
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- [Referral Forms #3](https://www.hinesassoc.com/referral-forms-3/) - ONLINE REFERRAL Referral Forms Interactive Forms Case/Chronic Condition Management & Shock Loss Assessments PEER Review Utilization Review, Preauthorization & Precertification Downloadable PDF Forms Forms are available by clicking the links. These may be printed, faxed or mailed to the address which appears on the top of each form. They require that you have Acrobat Reader. If
- [Utilization Review, Preauthorization & Precertification](https://www.hinesassoc.com/referral-forms/utilization-review-preauthorization-precertification/) - Interactive Forms Utilization Review, Preauthorization & Precertification The Hines & Associates, Inc. online precertification tool provides a simple and efficient way to submit a precertification request. Before beginning the online submission process, it is best to gather the information required to complete the entire form. The form must be completed and submitted in a single
- [Hines Wellness Program - Landingpage](https://www.hinesassoc.com/hineswellnessprogram/) - Hines Wellness Program Hines’ Healthy Tomorrows Wellness, Prevention and Chronic Condition Management program combines the expertise and experience of a nurse specialists supporting and guiding your members at every step with our proprietary analysis process, quickly identifying at-risk members. Our goal is to reverse the risk or slow the disease process and prevent or minimize
- [Download Hines Wellness Brochure](https://www.hinesassoc.com/download-hines-corporate-brochure-2/) - Download the Brochure Hines & Associates, Inc. is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focusing on what's important to you—comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment that you demand. CORPORATE ADDRESS P.O. Box 38 West Dundee, IL 60118 T 800.735.1200 F 847.741.1306 CORPORATE SALES & MARKETING 2075 Foxfield Rd Suite
- [Download Hines Corporate Brochure](https://www.hinesassoc.com/download-hines-corporate-brochure/) - Download the Brochure Hines & Associates, Inc. is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focusing on what's important to you—comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment that you demand. CORPORATE ADDRESS P.O. Box 38 West Dundee, IL 60118 T 800.735.1200 F 847.741.1306 CORPORATE SALES & MARKETING 2075 Foxfield Rd Suite
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