Dr. Miles Varn

Employers need to give workers who travel for business the right insurance, resources and guidance.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for clients and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for employers and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

Companies that help workers who take care of a loved one can benefit from improved productivity, morale and employee retention.

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn’t help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here’s where advisers can step in to fill the gaps.

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn't help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here's where employers can step in to fill the gaps.

Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways clients can help their workers lead a healthier life.

Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways employers can help their workers lead a healthier life.

Although employer-provided health plans include mental health and substance abuse care benefits, barriers — such as a lack of in-network providers — prevent workers from accessing the care.

Remote work options, flexible scheduling and robust medical coverage all play a role. But there’s one big aspect of support companies often overlook.

Custom pharmacy network design, site of care choice and employee education should all be a part of companies’ strategies.

Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.

Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.

Several factors contribute to workers’ failure to use the perks available to them, but employers can help with predictive and preventive approaches.

Several factors contribute to workers’ failure to use the perks available to them, but employers can help with predictive and preventive approaches.

A plan that includes employee coaching and support teams, financial incentives and prescription management is key.

The problem can result in financial burdens and lost productivity for employees, but companies can provide support services and tools, including an advocacy service through the benefits plan.

The problem can result in financial burdens and lost productivity for employees, but companies can provide support services and tools, including an advocacy service through the benefits plan.

With employees now seeking targeted, personalized options, employers should turn to solutions such as medical opinion and decision-support services.