Wellness

Videos and quizzes may help workers retain health and wellness knowledge better than other forms of communication, according to Limeade.

Few employees believe senior leaders at their company support workplace well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

Plan sponsors would be wise to ask their healthcare vendors if they have insurance policies in place to cover data breaches and other risks, according to USI’s Paul King.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways employers can encourage participation, says Dr. Sam Ho of UnitedHealthcare.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

As plan sponsors try to reduce the costs associated with healthcare claims, many are turning to spousal surcharges or eliminating spousal coverage altogether, according to recent research from actuarial firm Conrad Siegel.

Many of the ACA's nondiscrimination regulations will start to take effect this July, and employers that sponsor group health plans will need to consider the new rules and how they affect matters of design and operation.

Basic savings principles are not being taught in home or at school; advisers can provide a great service to employees by making such tools available, says Mark Singer, CFP.

Remote connections can greatly expand access to care for more people, allowing patients to see a doctor from almost anywhere, says physician Tania Elliott.

Gerard Bridi, CEO of NutriSavings, details how the wellness initiative can help both employers and their workers.