Economy

Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.

The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.

Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.

With healthcare spending soaring, employers may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.

Seniors who intend to get a Medigap policy to supplement their traditional Medicare coverage may have trouble getting one.

For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.

Some federal employees face insurance paperwork glitches that affect their health coverage and add pressure to the stress of going without pay.

The retail pharmacy is partnering with the tech titan to design new “digital health corners” for its stores.

The Trump administration’s effort to let companies with religious or moral objections opt out of ACA contraception requirements hit a roadblock on the eve of the new rules taking effect.

Benefits are meant to replace just 40% of preretirement income, so many retirees should consider creating new income sources, such as running a small business or renting out a property.

From chief medical officers to an increased focus on behavioral health, here’s what’s shaking up the industry.

An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.

It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.

It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.

An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.

An employee benefits specialist sets her goals for lowering employer healthcare costs for companies and their employees — and finds rewards along the way.

Employer clients continue to show interest in HSAs, FSAs and HRAs as a way to offset the cost of medical care for employees.

For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.