Health and wellness

Although a recent study found the programs to be lackluster in transforming employee health outcomes at BJ’s Wholesale Club, it’s missing some key areas of analysis.

This marks the first time the teledentistry company has offered its services in-network with an insurer.

One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.

Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.

Why one fertility doctor is advocating for employers to expand IVF and fertility benefit programs for LGBTQ employees.

Advisers can play a key role in making sure clients stay compliant with IRS regulations for HRAs and FSAs.

A workforce management expert walks HR pros through the process of certifying employee medical leave, and how to approach questionable requests.

The distribution channel includes about 8,500 benefit brokers, advisers and insurance agents who see greater value in a flat-rate model without claims.

While healthcare admin costs are fixed, claims costs are variable. And with careful management, you can reduce this second bucket by 15% or more.

The number of health savings accounts has topped 25 million, and client contributions also have increased after several years of decline.

It’s a tough mission given the providers have the market power — but there are steps to take.

Although a recent study found the programs to be lackluster in transforming employee health outcomes at BJ’s Wholesale Club, it’s missing some key areas of analysis.

When it comes to issues of workplace violence there is a fundamental lack of employee education on the subject.

While the programs have grown to become an $8 billion industry, a new large-scale study finds the benefits to healthcare costs may be falling short.

The University of Lynchburg’s new degree aims to provide real world benefits experience.

A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.

A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?

Encouraging employees and their family members who suffer from addiction to receive safe and effective treatment is only part of the solution.

Employer clients are embracing HSAs, and forging new trails, to help curb the cost of healthcare.

Cambia Health CEO Mark Ganz says benefits managers should focus on creating trust among employees to better care.