How Express Scripts is looking to hold down drug prices
Steve Miller, the pharmacy benefit manager’s chief medical officer, addresses the key cost drivers and what the PBM is doing to guard against increases.
10 drugs to watch this year
Generic drugs are usually significantly cheaper for plan sponsors than brand-name drugs. Here’s a look at 10 drugs coming off patent in 2016. And although the FDA hasn’t yet approved generics for many of the following blockbuster drugs that are coming off patent this year, in most cases there are generics in the pipeline, according to Dickson Data Blog.
How Express Scripts is looking to hold down drug prices
Steve Miller, the pharmacy benefit manager’s chief medical officer, addresses the key cost drivers and what the PBM is doing to guard against increases.
What Vermont’s sick leave law means for small and multi-state employers
All full-time employees who work an average of 18 hours a week in a year are covered by the legislation. For newly hired workers, employers may impose a waiting period of up to one year.
Voluntary benefit blends financial education, interest-free credit
The credit option imposes no cost or liability on employers, says Michael Thiemann, CEO and co-founder of Zebit.
Antea Group launches online cognitive behavioral therapy benefits
The international environmental consulting firm offers employees access to mental health therapy 24/7 through Learn to Live, an online system built to address psychological issues such as social anxiety, depression, stress and worry.
What Vermont’s sick leave law means for small and multi-state employers
All full-time employees who work an average of 18 hours a week in a year are covered by the legislation. For newly hired workers, employers may impose a waiting period of up to one year.
How multi-stakeholder coalitions can improve health, cut client costs
Investing in community, dependent health leads to a more productive workforce, says advocacy group HWHC.
Multi-stakeholder coalitions reduce employer healthcare costs
Investing in community health leads to better workforce health, says Healthy Workplace Healthy Communities, a group launched to provide employers resources and tools to engage local leaders.
Large employers take nuanced approach to HDHP implementation
While just over half of companies with more than 1,000 employees offer at least one high deductible health plan, few have fully replaced traditional plans with the HDHP.
Case Study: How OSI Systems successfully moved to an HDHP
The electronics manufacturer has launched a branded HR program to build a culture of healthcare consumerism and drive enrollment in its HDHP.
HDHP adoption hinges on strong communication strategy
Electronics manufacturer OSI Systems launches a branded HR program to build a culture of healthcare consumerism and drive enrollment in its high deductible health plan.
Helping employers avoid tobacco surcharge
The implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.
Employers aim to avoid tobacco surcharge
To meet legal requirements and realize savings in healthcare premiums, the implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.
How corporate philanthropy helps retain millennials
Connecting employees to relevant volunteer and charitable giving opportunities is an important engagement tool for employers that can lead to increased worker loyalty and retention.
Is there a link between worker health, stock price?
New research indicates investments in workforce well-being may affect a company’s financial results.
Cancer, critical illness insurance offerings on the rise
As the number of consumer-driven health plans continues to increase, employers are looking to voluntary benefits to help offset potential gaps in coverage.
Baxter’s multigenerational workforce, diversity efforts start paying dividends
Baxter International, a global manufacturer of healthcare products, launches workplace mentoring programs and uses employee resource groups to better engage its diverse workforce.
Credit Suisse, KKR up parental benefits with ‘flying nannies’
The companies will pay accompanying babysitter expenses for employees with infants on business trips — a signal to advisers that the ante is upped for firms looking to attract parents.
Flambeau ruling allowing gateway HRAs not the last word
While employers are applauding the recent Flambeau wellness program court decision, they still need to be mindful of how the EEOC views ‘gateway’ HRAs.