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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.

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.

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.

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.

The credit option imposes no cost or liability on employers, says Michael Thiemann, CEO and co-founder of Zebit.

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.

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.

Investing in community, dependent health leads to a more productive workforce, says advocacy group HWHC.

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.

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.

The electronics manufacturer has launched a branded HR program to build a culture of healthcare consumerism and drive enrollment in its HDHP.

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.

The implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.

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.

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.

New research indicates investments in workforce well-being may affect a company’s financial results.

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 International, a global manufacturer of healthcare products, launches workplace mentoring programs and uses employee resource groups to better engage its diverse workforce.

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.

While employers are applauding the recent Flambeau wellness program court decision, they still need to be mindful of how the EEOC views ‘gateway’ HRAs.