Health and wellness

Custom pharmacy network design, site of care choice and employee education should all be a part of companies’ strategies.

The latest twist on the private members club is based around the concept of “360-degree wellness,” with an aim to be a place for the overworked to unwind, recharge and reinvest in themselves.

While there is no easy solution to the current addiction problem, companies including the aerospace manufacturer are spearheading their own initiatives to combat the issue.

A third-party administrator can help make or break the success of a self-funded plan. But employers should properly vet potential partners before choosing the right one.

The right health insurance is all that’s needed to use this triple-tax advantaged savings account.

The automaker joins the growing list of employers partnering directly with health systems to provide healthcare for their employees.

Employers have turned to the alternative payment model, or APM, for Medicare payments for a simple reason: It works.

Robert Skelton, chief administrative officer of the Society of Association Executives, explains the the changing AHP landscape.

USI’s Jim McCauley is promoting cost containment strategies such as reference-based pricing to skeptical clients who have dealt with decades of rising healthcare expenses.

While there is no easy solution to the current addiction problem, companies including the aerospace manufacturer are spearheading their own initiatives to combat the issue.

Prescription drugs for foreign countries cost a fraction compared to U.S. pricing. Of course they are more attractive but roadblocks remain.

Since its inception, the ACA has had a confusing impact on every aspect of healthcare. The administration’s efforts over the past 18 months have only perpetuated the chaos.

Employees can process their medical payments for hospital visits and serious illnesses faster with a new service from UnitedHealthcare.

Most healthcare entities have adapted to the major privacy requirements but the thicket of regulations still leaves some traps for the unwary.

Since its inception, the ACA has had a confusing impact on every aspect of healthcare. The administration’s efforts over the past 18 months have only perpetuated the chaos.

Employees are advised to start looking for coverage in the marketplace, which will be open for 2019 enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.

Employees can process their medical payments for hospital visits and serious illnesses faster with a new service from UnitedHealthcare.

Physician assistants understand how, when and where their peers want their healthcare and can form long-term patient-provider relationships by leveraging their understanding of patient lifestyles and behaviors.