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Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.

Once taboo, discussions of mental well-being issues are being publicly championed and this new “normal” relating to mental health encourages those suffering to seek treatment without the fear of stigma.

Increased jurisdiction on local and state levels are causing employers to question whether they should have individual rules or blanket regulation, writes attorney Kimberly Ross.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

The tech-based innovation can help workers keep money in their retirement plans and relieve record-keepers from the challenges presented by small accounts.

Retirement expert Bob Lawton shares how leading-edge employers are strengthening their DC plans this year.

Brokers don’t realize marketing directly influences buyers and the selling process, says consultant Wendy Keneipp.

Despite the unforeseeable future of healthcare insurance, the Affordable Care Act and technology, HR’s 2017 resolutions can afford flexible solutions to old and new administrative duties.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

Affordable Care Act sign-ups for 2017 coverage rose about 2.3% from the same time last year, as efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care reform begin in Congress.

Jobless claims dropped by 28,000 to 235,000 in the week ended Dec. 31, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.

Benefit Advisors Network joins forces with leading companies, new organization planning future acquisitions.

Many workers are not convinced their superiors are committed to keeping a healthy workplace or reducing costs, Transamerica study shows.

New hires and promoted employees will undergo training to help identify “blindspots,” the consulting firm says.

With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.

Recognition might be a stronger motivator for workers, according to new research from Korn Ferry.

A retired substitute teacher can expect a two-thirds cut to her Social Security spousal benefits because of the government pension offset provision.

With Trump’s naming of his choices for HHS and DOL, repeal and replace of the ACA could become a reality, explain attorneys Brian F. Higgins and Rhonda B. Schchter.

Health reform reporting requirements remain in place and the bar for good faith compliance is rising, says SyncStream’s Arthur Tacchino.

Keeping workers’ partners in-the-know about their benefits throughout the year, not just during open enrollment, is vital for employers, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.