Eli Lilly cuts costs for weight loss medications
The companies have been looking for ways to gain an edge through deals with the firms that control drug benefits.
Health and wellness
Flexibility and personalization will define benefit needs in 2026
Leaders from Bartaco and the Child and Family Center share how they're tailoring their benefit strategies for a new generation.
US, UK announce deal on pharmaceutical tariffs and drug pricing
The U.S. agreed to exempt U.K. pharmaceutical products from tariffs.
2026 healthcare trends: The growing role of addiction and recovery support
Benefit leaders should be focusing on the populations with the greatest health and wellness needs to curb costs.
How Care.com, DoorDash and ezCater create community through food
This Thanksgiving, benefit managers can provide support in many forms, with one of the most meaningful access to reliable, nutritious meals.
Exclusive research Helping the Helpers
New research explores the state of caregiving among employees, highlighting their biggest concerns and points to how employers can help. Read EBN's latest editorial report to learn more.
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Benefits to beat seasonal depression to implement now
A career expert shares a few strategies for leaders looking to better support their workforce's mental health year-round.
Benefits Think Why men’s health should be defined as a core benefit
The right benefits and usage strategies can help men engage with preventative care, leading to better overall wellness.
Maven launches new support for high-risk pregnancies
Up to 50,000 pregnancies are considered high-risk annually, but new technology and clinical expertise is helping manage serious prenatal health conditions.
Small businesses are cutting healthcare costs — without cutting benefits
Rising healthcare costs are squeezing small businesses, but HSAs and HRAs are benefit strategies keeping care affordable.
How to help employees spend their FSA dollars before the deadline
As the end-of-year FSA deadline approaches, Health e-Commerce shares smart benefit communication tips and examples of how its own employees spend their funds.
Addiction’s hidden toll: This CEO shares his recovery and hope for employees
Cooper Zelnick explains how finding the right treatment program can lead to life-changing outcomes for employees struggling with substance use disorder.
Expanding HSA eligibility could pay for GLP-1s
With about 7 million additional Americans expected to sign up for HSAs, these vehicles can help finance costly GLP-1s.
7 ways benefit managers can realign a burned out workforce
CHRO's from Care.com and LiveCor share how stress is reshaping employee performance, and how HR can respond.
These low-cost benefits help employees de-stress
Benefit leaders can highlight wellness offerings, flexibility, paid over time and time off to keep employees from feeling overloaded now and into next year.
The benefits that make Pinterest stand out
Flexible work, robust PTO and free counseling are just some of the benefits that keep Pinterest's workforce productive and happy.
How Trump’s GLP-1 agreements will impact benefit costs
Benefit leaders say weight loss drugs are just one part of the equation in addressing physical fitness.
As mental health costs rise, benefit managers seek new solutions
More progressive wellness plans and policies can help mitigate the costs associated with poor mental health.
Young workers plagued by ‘planxiety’ during open enrollment
This confusion can cost both employees and employers more money and time in the long run.
Benefits Think Why comprehensive paid leave is a business imperative
Without comprehensive leave policies, employees face impossible choices and businesses risk losing valuable talent.
