If your company operates a self-funded medical plan, be prepared to dramatically change the way you look at costs and evaluate your plan’s performance.

As most HR pros and CFOs can attest, ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) hasn’t been easy, and it could become even more complex if the ACA is repealed. However, the noise surrounding the ACA has overshadowed a significant development in the health care industry that deserves employers’ attention.