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More American workers recognize the rewards of participating in workplace wellness programs, according to the latest survey from Principal Financial.

Ignorance will not be bliss come October when state and federal exchanges begin enrolling individuals and small-employer groups.

Opioid abuse and physician dispensing of repackaged drugs top the list of concerns for PBMs that handle workers’ compensation claims.

Two new FDA-approved weight loss drugs help patients lose weight but only in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Disability insurance experts with Guardian Life Insurance Company have developed an index for measuring and predicting the success of companies’ absence management programs in conjunction with their short-term and long-term disability programs.

The health care reform law has many moving parts and a great deal of regulations yet to come, which will keep benefits professionals on their toes all year.

Rental car agency Avis Budget Group puts its 401(k) plan participants in the driver’s seat with access to investment advice.

Some 29 states have so-called lifestyle laws that protect smokers’ rights.

Most pharmacy benefit managers don’t use warning systems to flag high use or potential abuse of narcotics. But you can, with a good eye and simple calculator.

Enlist your broker as a partner toe help you stay on top of health care reform rules and regulations, writes Contributing Editor Laurie Miller.