Economy

The Integrated Benefits Institute announced a new initiative that aims to join together companies in finding solutions to rising health costs and chronic employee conditions.

Sales are booming for this voluntary product that fills numerous coverage gaps.

The Integrated Benefits Institute announced a new initiative that aims to join together companies in finding solutions to rising health costs and chronic employee conditions.

Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan may not supplant the carriers—but they may very well force them to reinvent their business model.

Companies should hold providers accountable and insist that employees receive evidence-based treatments.

Employers need to work to address employee depression, migraines, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and cancer.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Here are ways to combat the six most common health conditions that undermine productivity.

The drug supply chain is being drawn even more taut, and the power of the big players even greater.

Walmart has been buying health care for its workers directly from providers in six different regions - bypassing insurers who usually negotiate with doctors and hospitals.

White House, states calling for greater price transparency and accountability.

Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.

Takeover of Benefits Planning Services and IMG Benefits Group brings the total number of the firm’s acquisitions since its launch to 23.

Companies should hold providers accountable and insist that employees receive evidence-based treatments.

A trio of EBA Rising Stars discuss the challenges of working in their father firms, why new ideas matter and what impact Amazon and Apple will have on healthcare’s future.

ERISA attorney and benefits adviser Suzannah Gill teaches middle-market employers how to manage their healthcare costs.

Employers take note: Industry expert Lindsay Resnick says runaway costs are driving employers of all stripes to reject the benefit market’s status quo.

Collective Health Inc. has raised a fresh infusion of investor cash as it seeks to win over more firms frustrated with a fragmented, costly market.

By understanding what goes into prices, employers can have leverage at the negotiation table with the insurance carrier.