Benefits Think AI in healthcare starts long before the exam room
Navigation-focused AI helps employees identify in-network care, understand coverage and avoid financial surprises — an impact that is immediate and measurable.
Health and wellness
Pinterest and Maven team up to provide menopause support to employees
Pinterest's CPO Doniel Sutton explains the decision to bring in a holistic family-building and women's health platform that includes this important life stage.
Help employees practice self love with benefits
From physical wellness to financial stability, workers feel and perform better when they use impactful employer offerings.
$1 trillion lost as workers delay mental health care
A nationwide survey finds 41% of workers say mental health or substance use issues affected their jobs, costing more than $1 trillion over five years.
Congress’ push to rein in drug costs will impact benefit strategies
New drug pricing proposals could reshape employer pharmacy strategy, as benefit managers struggle to navigate rising prescription costs.
A new addition to PTO: Heartbreak leave
43% of employees said they'd use this type of time off if it was offered, pointing to an opportunity to stand out for employers.
Cash-pay option expands care access
Sidecar Health's approach removes barriers associated with provider network restrictions, prior authorization, formularies and step care.
Health savings accounts gain popularity as investment vehicles
HR leaders can help employees maximize HSA investments, boosting savings for future medical expenses.
In-office clinics are an emerging health and wellness benefit trend
Addressing employee health and rising costs require out-of-the box wellness strategies.
UnitedHealthcare targets hourly workforce with flexible plan options
UnitedHealthcare's Flexwork program offers hourly employees affordable health coverage, including dental, vision and virtual care.
Benefits Think A practical approach to recovery-friendly workplaces enhances employee health and wellness
The CHRO of Premise Health shares key steps to establishing a supportive, thorough environment for those on the road to recovery from substance use disorders.
Aflac’s Check for Cancer campaign is a call to action for employers
Ahead of World Cancer Day, Aflac's chief administrative officer explains the necessity of communicating preventative cancer screenings to your workforce.
Employees cite finances as leading barrier to workplace well-being
U.S. workers say financial strain is the biggest obstacle to resiliency, outranking burnout and economic uncertainty, a new survey finds.
Benefits Think Bridging the GLP-1 divide: How employers can build more equitable well-being programs
Employees need holistic support when trying to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Cecelia Hellstrom
Lifesum
Benefits Think ChatGPT Health is a wellness win but with a blind spot
By helping employees find the right doctor at the right price within their benefits plan, AI would make its biggest impact.
For working mothers, the pandemic’s flexibility is fading away
A new survey finds pandemic-era work flexibility is eroding, with working mothers facing bias, burnout and stalled careers as employers push more return-to-office rules.
Benefits Think 5 considerations when supporting employee mental health needs and comorbid conditions
A whole-person approach to care, including analyzing data and breaking down access barriers, can better support workers.
GLP-1s could be another tool in combating substance use disorder in the workplace
Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances.
Benefits Think How advisers can collaborate to fix healthcare
The healthcare system will not change itself. Progress will come from employers and advisers choosing to break old habits and build something better together.
Louis C. Bernardi
BritePath
WIN expands preconception care with AI tools and early testing
The enhanced program aims to boost natural conception rates while delivering ROI for employers.
