Health and Wellness News from Employee Benefit News

A dedicated space to wellness can combat burnout and improve worker productivity.

Understanding data and contracts, as well as advocating for healthcare partnerships and quality care, can lead to better financial outcomes for businesses.

As chronic conditions rise nationwide, benefit leaders are urging employees to consider critical illness coverage to offset medical bills and other expenses tied to recovery.

Navigation-focused AI helps employees identify in-network care, understand coverage and avoid financial surprises — an impact that is immediate and measurable.

Pinterest's CPO Doniel Sutton explains the decision to bring in a holistic family-building and women's health platform that includes this important life stage.

From physical wellness to financial stability, workers feel and perform better when they use impactful employer offerings.

A nationwide survey finds 41% of workers say mental health or substance use issues affected their jobs, costing more than $1 trillion over five years.

Direct-to-employer carve-outs can make drugs like GLP-1s more affordable for companies and more accessible for employees.

New drug pricing proposals could reshape employer pharmacy strategy, as benefit managers struggle to navigate rising prescription costs.

43% of employees said they'd use this type of time off if it was offered, pointing to an opportunity to stand out for employers.

Sidecar Health's approach removes barriers associated with provider network restrictions, prior authorization, formularies and step care.

HR leaders can help employees maximize HSA investments, boosting savings for future medical expenses.

The healthcare provider is leveraging AI to support employees, physicians and benefit leaders.

Addressing employee health and rising costs require out-of-the box wellness strategies.

UnitedHealthcare's Flexwork program offers hourly employees affordable health coverage, including dental, vision and virtual care.

The CHRO of Premise Health shares key steps to establishing a supportive, thorough environment for those on the road to recovery from substance use disorders.

The state's mandate for menopause accommodations represents the chance for organizations nationwide to proactively support women in this stage of life.

The time has come to pass legislation to mandate enforceable price transparency and "site neutral" payments, as well as ban anti-competitive contracting.

Ahead of World Cancer Day, Aflac's chief administrative officer explains the necessity of communicating preventative cancer screenings to your workforce.

Alternatives to costly standalone long-term care insurance include hybrid life policies with an LTC rider, extended premium payment periods and annuities.