Health and wellness

The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.

In this corner, we have finance, and in the opposite corner, we have human resources. Who will win the battle of the ROI vs. engagement?

The healthcare venture between Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. has picked the person who will lead the initiative.

Telemedicine, employee assistance programs and nutrition counseling are among the offerings that have increased in popularity, according to a new report from Korn Ferry and WorldatWork.

Though policy makers may need to step in where market forces fail, businesses should play a more significant role in cutting costs.

The virtual healthcare provider is also extending employee access to its telerehab program to 11 additional states.

Police officer, newspaper reporter and taxi driver are among the most trying careers, according to a ranking by CareerCast.

In this corner, we have finance, and in the opposite corner, we have human resources. Who will win the battle of the ROI vs. engagement?

The pros and cons of self-funded benefit strategy depend on the location of the market.

Rather than focus attention — and dollars — on getting workers fit, employers are beginning to zero in on helping them manage chronic illness.

Employees should first max out HSA contributions regardless of their tax bracket, and contribute to their traditional retirement plans afterwards.

HSAs can address future costs, they’re triple tax-free, integrate with existing plans and can boost employee recruitment.

No change was announced to the HSA catch-up contribution limit but married couples need to look into the details.

Employees should first max out HSA contributions regardless of their tax bracket, and contribute to their traditional retirement plans afterwards.

Providing telehealth visits and offering workers a personal advocate to transfer medical records or schedule appointments are among the strategies employers should consider.

For companies, the arrangement can mean a healthier workforce, better care for their employees and less money spent paying for employees’ medical bills.

From healthcare costs and time and attendance, stress can have a big impact on workers. Employers in these states have a big challenge ahead of them.

President of Energi Insurance Services in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Craig Lack identifies how brokers can claim new clients by showing them the cost of inaction.

Adviser Jeff Fox is weaning his clients off of preferred provider networks in favor of self-insuring and contracting directly with a top-flight health system.

A decade-long review of disability claims from carrier Unum reflects effects of aging workforce, early intervention.