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There are a variety of privacy breaches employers know to avoid – not sharing health data and providing secure areas for private conversations, for example. But what about the obscure privacy concerns you might not have thought about? Here are six to address to ensure each of your wellness events is as safe and secure as possible, from Alan Kohll, founder and president of TotalWellness.

Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.

Advisers in North Carolina and Virginia changed the way they interact with prospects and clients by revamping internal business practices, such as compensation models and company vision.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

The coverage, which helps with out-of-pocket exposure, doesn’t work well as a stand-alone voluntary sale, explains Peggy Hayes of American Public Life.

Carriers are becoming more progressive in building eye health into overall wellness initiatives with an aim to cut down on healthcare costs.

The policies will be sold this summer, with effective dates of Jan. 1, 2018.

Advisers finding it harder to break into larger accounts are discovering that HR departments at those companies are rarely interested in their innovative ideas.

The policies will be sold this summer, with effective dates of Jan. 1, 2018.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.

Cory Friedman, VP of Benefits Consulting for GCG Financial, says the greatest challenge for up-and-coming benefit brokers is lack of opportunity

Carriers are becoming more progressive in building eye health into overall wellness initiatives with an aim to cut down on healthcare costs.

These employers are leading the pack when it comes to innovation in the field.

OPTIS Partners’ mergers and acquisitions database reveals 178 reported transactions in the first three months of the year — at least 63 more than 2016.

Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.

With the right education, advisers can help companies and employees save on premiums and become more aware of how to use the healthcare system effectively.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges employers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, advisers say.

Allen Nieves works to offer clear-cut advice for small businesses.

There are many steps advisers should take to help employees identify their financial goals and save accordingly.