Healthcare

Employers should give employees a risk assessment quiz every year, offer free and basic investment advice and adopt an auto-enrollment provision.

The $214 billion company announced on Wednesday that it's buying DaVita Inc.'s physician-network business for $4.9 billion. It's just the latest step in UnitedHealth's push to diversify its revenue.

Justworks, Sage and TrackSmart are among the companies offering software that allow workers to handle HR-related tasks, such as scheduling and payroll information.

Small firms are allowed to set up multiple-employer plans, but the government needs to "simplify and rationalize the rules" for these types of plans, says an expert.

The coverage can be a top-of-mind benefit year-round, decreasing stress levels and saving time.

The Restoring Overtime Pay Act would increase the minimum salary threshold to $48,412, from $23,660.

In the last year, employers embraced telemedicine, onsite care and financial wellness programs.

The hotel chain is partnering with provider Cengage to help employees complete their education, earn career certifications.

Overall growth was modest, but more than 150 mergers and acquisitions, such as the formation of Alera Group, proved it’s a dynamic market.

Behavioral health, nutritionists and medical management experts are now accessing more patients virtually, according to a new study.