Healthcare

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Market-return plans bear closer resemblance to DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.

Optimism in the U.S. economy is inspiring the new push to reward employees for their hard work.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employer role in these retirement savings plans is growing, says attorney Christine P. Roberts.