In today’s business and healthcare environment, dealing with employee health plan issues, solving enrollment problems, untangling claims and billing snarls, can be all consuming. Every hour that HR professionals spend on managing employees’ health benefits is an hour that could be spent focusing on more strategic initiatives. Since 2001, Benefit Advocates has been helping companies and their employees navigate the treacherous and ever-changing “healthcare jungle” so companies don’t have to, saving them time and money. And our confidential and 100% HIPAA compliant service offerings keep companies safe from potential privacy violations and legal problems that could arise due to the ever-changing nature of healthcare coverage and privacy laws. Employees of client companies enjoy the convenience of dedicated, one-on-one support from an experienced benefits expert and the comfort of compassionate counsel to help resolve issues related to sensitive medical conditions. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., Benefit Advocates has provided services to individuals and large and small businesses nationwide. Benefit Advocates’ founder, Mary Kesel, is a 30-year veteran in healthcare and benefits and is an adjunct professor of Human Resources Management, Wake Forest University Schools of Business.