Point C, a national independent third-party administrator (TPA), announced today a strategic expansion with Coastal Administrative Services (CAS), one of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing TPAs. These two deeply aligned organizations are united by a shared commitment to high-touch customer service and customized health plan solutions that help clients and their members navigate the complexities of healthcare with confidence and compassion.
This partnership expands Point C’s presence on the West Coast, establishing operations in the Pacific Northwest while simultaneously providing Coastal with greater resources and access to Point C’s full suite of in-house product offerings, accelerating the value for employers and the members they serve.
“From our first conversations, it was clear that Point C and Coastal share the same philosophy in how we serve our members,” said Jason Barth, President and Owner of CAS. “We both have a member-first approach, investing in the right people, processes, products, and technology to deliver genuinely effective, cost-conscious health plan solutions. This partnership allows us to continue growing without compromising what makes Coastal unique.”
“The culture and core values that Coastal have built mirrors what we’ve worked hard to create at Point C,” said Ben Frisch, CEO of Point C. “That alignment, plus the shared importance of supporting our plan sponsors and their members, made this decision cohesive and seamless, and it’s what excites me most about this next chapter of growth for both organizations.”
This is a strategic integration of two of the fastest growing independent TPAs in the mid-market, enabling both businesses to scale and adapt to the industry’s constant transformation and needs. Key elements of the new partnership include:
- An expanded product suite for CAS, including Point C’s in-house Utilization Management and Care Management programs, cost-containment capabilities and specialty PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) solutions
- Additional resources and structure to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements
- A broader national footprint, combining Point C’s seven regional offices with CAS’s established Pacific Northwest presence
- Dedicated client management and personalized customer service, maintained throughout and beyond the integration
“CAS has been on a tremendous growth trajectory, and a key driver of that has been our ability to bring tailored, high-quality solutions to our clients,” said Kasha Ozog, CEO of CAS. “It is an exciting and pivotal time for CAS, and by combining forces with Point C, we can now deliver these solutions at an even broader scale and scope. We will also remain an independent TPA which allows us to continue providing the same high level of quality and service that clients have come to rely on.”
“Point C has been growing rapidly and expanding its reach across the country, and CAS brings a well-stablished presence with strong relationships, allowing us to extend our distribution in a meaningful and intentional way,” said Bob Wolfkiel, Chief Growth Officer of Point C. “The growth opportunity here is substantial, and we’re excited to pursue it together.”
The acquisition of Coastal further solidifies Point C’s commitment to growth and innovation within the TPA and cost-containment spaces, with both companies well-positioned to meet the current and future demands of the market.
About Point C
Point C is a national third-party administrator (TPA) with local market presence that delivers customized self-funded benefit programs. Our commitment and partnership go one step further than typical solutions in the market – to do more for clients – empowering them to go beyond the standard “point A to point B” to Point C. Learn more at pointchealth.com.
About Coastal Administrative Services
Coastal Administrative Services (CAS) is an independent, family-owned third-party administrator dedicated to giving employers greater flexibility and control in order to create a self-funded healthcare plan that best meets their needs. As stewards of our clients’ benefits program, we continually look for ways to help cut costs, operate more efficiently, and provide better service to our members.
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