National Healthcare Solutions Group

CONNECTED
SOLUTIONS

FOR EVERY
HEALTHCARE
JOURNEY

OUR VISION

Standing with our members through every moment and milestone in their healthcare journey

CORE VALUES

What Drives Us

Pasion

We show up fully engaged and driven by passion

Collaboration

We value collaboration by sharing ideas, pitching in, and valuing every role

Integrity

We lead with honesty and uphold integrity in all we do

Compassion

We lead with compassion by treating people with patience, kindness, and dignity—no matter what

Action

We take responsibility by owning our part, learning from mistakes, and staying dependable

Responsibility

We take responsibility by owning our part, learning from mistakes, and staying dependable

Service

We deliver exceptional service by helping others feel seen, heard and supported.

Excellence

We pursue excellence in everything we do

Our Companies

Assured Benefits Administrators

A full-service third party administrator providing flexible and fully integrated healthcare administration and management solutions to employers across the United States. Since 1985, Assured Benefits has been offering innovative, cost-efficient health benefits to self-funded plan sponsors with concierge-style service where members receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

"Assured Benefits utilizes a boutique approach while following a service first philosophy. We are committed to providing top-tier service for each client."
— Jesse "Jay" Beck,
Chief Growth Officer

Independently Owned and Operated

Private company backed by more than 35 years of industry experience with a CEO who understands and is actively engaged in our business, allowing us to truly put clients' interests first

Comprehensive Service Offerings

Level funding specialists, ASO plans, minimum essential coverage, reference-based pricing, medical management, and network solutions

Access to Preferred Networks

Proprietary network (IMS) and the only independent TPA with accredited access to UHC Choice Plus

Partnership Integration

Fully integrated with long-term partners including PBMs, medical management firms, and point solution ven

Competitive Advantage

Single focus on self-funding provides a strategic asset to plan sponsors, not just an added cost

Dallas Risk Management

A Managing General Underwriter (MGU) for health insurance policies, Dallas Risk Management provides services tailored to address the risks involved during the health insurance lifecycle. With a team of top industry experts carefully selected by the CEO, DRM’s mission is to exceed client expectations from start to finish in all aspects of the underwriting process, working exclusively with top carriers to ensure superior results.

Proven Track Record

Over 10 years in business, facilitating over $30M of stop loss premium with expertise in traditional employer stop loss and level funded groups

Enterprise Integration

Part of six affiliated international health insurance and service-related companies, leveraging a wealth of financial resources and 325+ health insurance and cost management professionals

Competitive Advantage

As an MGU affiliate of Assured Benefits, allows the opportunity to accept more risk than key competitors with direct access to decision-making personnel

Consultative Expertise

Direct access to decision-making personnel in claims, underwriting and administration for superior client service

Patient Navigation

Connections providing top quality healthcare to members with focus on high-dollar claims including transplants, specialty drugs and high-cost surgeries

Strategic Locations

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices throughout the U.S. and Latin America

Verus Rx

A bold approach to Pharmacy Benefits Management, VerusRx was formed with the mission of helping employers manage prescription drug costs while improving health outcomes. Recognizing a critical need for transparency and accountability in the PBM arena, VerusRx brings complete transparency, flexible plan design, and innovation to pharmaceutical benefits. Headquartered in Dallas, VerusRx is backed by the aggregate strength of an impressive network of companies known for innovation and unparalleled service.

"VerusRx integrates pharmacy data with medical management to offer the highest standards of care with clinically appropriate therapies."
Erison Rodriguez,
Chief Operating Officer

Complete Transparency

No guesswork on costs from Day 1 with clear understanding of expenses and no surprises

Flexible Plan Design

Specialized plans tailored to meet specific needs with customized copays, coordinated benefits, and aligned retail pharmacy network drawing from 60,000+ independent, national and regional chains

Focus on Innovation

Staying ahead of trends, exploring new processes and updating standards to ensure pharmacy benefits plans deliver optimum results

Superior Analytics

Comprehensive reporting with clear view into costs and savings opportunities, including drug utilization and spend trend analysis

Cost-Containment Solutions

Unique strategies such as MAP, PAP and International Fill to minimize plan exposure to high-cost maintenance drugs and specialty medications

Exemplary Customer Service

Fast, friendly assistance putting people first with support for general claims inquiries, prior authorizations, direct member reimbursements and overrides

GIO App by VerusRx

Digital tools for both members and clients to manage pharmacy benefits efficiently

Independent Medical Systems

Operating since 1989, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) is a Texas Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) offering one of the state’s largest and fastest growing networks. IMS serves insurers, third party administrators (TPA), self-funded employers and union trust funds with a strong commitment to positive relationships with network providers. As a PPO network, IMS credentials and re-credentials all providers while maintaining established criteria for network participation.

Extensive Provider Network

More than 48,000 physicians, 7,500 ancillary providers and 335 acute care facilities across Texas

Proven Track Record

One of the oldest statewide networks with over 35 years of experience operating since 1989

Preferred Network Arrangements

Facilitates preferred network arrangements in specific geographic areas for optimized care delivery

Out of Network Claims Management

Expert facilitation of out of network claims processing and resolution

Reference Based Pricing (RBP)

Comprehensive RBP arrangements for cost optimization and transparency

Direct Contracting Facilitation

Direct contracting capabilities to maximize savings and control for clients

Quality Assurance

Rigorous credentialing and re-credentialing processes ensure network quality and compliance standards