Health and wellness

The agency announced a $50 increase in 2019 — though the news comes too late in the enrollment process for many employers, employees.

While it’s still early to tell what the acquisition will mean for healthcare, many experts are skeptical it will drive down costs for employers or employees.

Many of the bill’s provisions are taken from the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act, which enjoyed some bipartisan support.

Virtual fitness is forecast to be a $2.6 billion industry by 2022 — and a growing trend in workplace wellness plans.

CVS Health has closed its deal to buy health insurer Aetna, ending months of reviews by state and federal regulators.

Two recent rulings have cast uncertainty on appropriate limits for financial incentives clients can offer workers to participate in certain wellness programs.

Across all 50 states, premiums for the average “benchmark” silver plan, which the government uses to set subsidies, are dropping nearly 1%.

Nearly 10% of dependents enrolled in employee health plans are not eligible to be in the program. Here’s how companies can combat the problem.

Two recent rulings have cast uncertainty on appropriate limits for financial incentives clients can offer workers to participate in certain wellness programs.

An app called Total Brain lets employees track their emotional state — which in turn makes them more productive in the workplace.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.

Caring for sick or aging loved ones causes nearly 40% of employees to quit their jobs. By providing caregiving support, employers can retain their best talent and save money.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

The drugstore chain and insurer are in early talks about taking equity stakes in each other, The Wall Street Journal reported.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to Wallethub analysis.

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

Welltrinsic’s sleep wellness tool gives workers actionable tips for improving the quality of their rest.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.