Health and Wellness News from Employee Benefit News

Zero-deductible health plans and incentives for high-quality care help The Phia Group achieve a 92% retention rate.

Using real-world data to quantify differences between mental health and physical health care, this index turns parity from a checkbox into a strategic conversation.

An ICHRA expert discusses how benefit leaders and advisers can approach a potential shift to offering these more personalized health plan options.

New Transamerica study finds a widening gap between employer optimism about AI and technology and worker experiences of burnout, stress and financial strain.

Helping clients establish a formal fiduciary committee charter moves the health plan from an uncontrollable cost into a managed corporate asset.

A look at what's weighing on employees, the types of benefits and internal shifts that help, and the business impact of getting it right.

Well-trained AI can steer benefit leaders and employees toward more tiered, less extreme solutions that improve medical and financial outcomes.

Healthbook+'s app allows employees to access personal medical information and offerings, and get trained AI-driven answers to health- and benefit-related questions.

Quit Vaping app founder Jonathan Kopp is bringing digital tools for vaping and alcohol addiction into employee wellness plans.

Virtual chronic care platforms, nutrition support and targeted coaching are helping organizations address cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.

Project 55 is helping organizations empower their workforce with mental health education and resources.

New higher premiums are driving many to opt for a lower-cost Bronze plan, but that may lead to higher-deductible hardships in the long run.

Survey of college students and young adults finds rising mental health concerns, with many relying on  AI tools and citing cost as a barrier to care. 

Five integrated pillars transform the client conversation, making the "sale" a byproduct of a much richer advisory relationship.

Just 17% of employees plan to get an annual physical this year, down 45% from 2024, as a nationwide survey signals a steep decline in preventive care use.

By connecting clients with the latest tools to automate time-consuming tasks and achieve greater operational efficiency, benefit advisers are leveling up their strategic value.

Access to uninterrupted work time is important for employee well-being and business outcomes.

Employers say they're doing enough on benefits, but employees disagree as costs rise and communication gaps leave many workers feeling unsupported.

Employers who provide consistent, intentional mental health support create a healthier workforce and better business outcomes.

The partnership connects access to digital and in-person clinicians, diagnostic testing and prescriptions, with special pricing for Costco members.