Health and wellness

Retired workers should remain invested in stocks even if they have to scale back their exposure to this investment type, experts say.

Those who leave the workforce should remain invested in stocks even if they have to scale back their exposure to this investment type, experts say.

Driven by new CEO Rob LaHayne, the company is focused on health advocacy to bring lower costs to both employers and employees.

American Benefits Council dives into the true financial impact of workplace health coverage and retirement savings opportunities.

CVS Health Corp. is nearing an agreement to acquire health insurer Aetna Inc. for more than $65 billion, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

In addition to a charge for doctor’s services, patients are frequently asked to cover use of the hospital-owned clinic.

Financial advisors can still be held liable for violating impartial conduct standards even though the fiduciary rule has been delayed until 2019.

Getting back to basics — eat right, exercise and don’t smoke — will move the needle on insurance costs.

The expansion aims to make it easier for workers to spend HSA and FSA dollars, and name their prices on services like MRIs.

When a client embraced the initiative, it changed that company’s well-being plan, explains 2017 Wellness Adviser of the Year Valeria Tivnan.

Getting back to basics — eat right, exercise and don’t smoke — will move the needle on insurance costs.

Nominee Alex Azar was an executive at drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. until January, a role that Democrats say raises concerns about whether he will take on high drug prices

Firms such as Delta Air Lines, LinkedIn and Walmart are broadening their focus from physical health to multiple dimensions of well-being; and demonstrating that its value far exceeds healthcare cost savings alone.

Employers appear to be cooling on the practice of relying only on these high out-of-pocket cost plans for their employees.

Before advising employers to make significant plan adjustments, ask what their employees care about when selecting benefits.

Those who leave the workforce can maximize the tax benefits by donating a portion of their IRA assets directly through a qualified charitable distribution

Employers appear to be cooling on the practice of relying only on these high out-of-pocket cost plans for their employees.

Firms seeking high engagement in health plans should look at programs in their entirety and gauge the opinion of employees.

Creating an impactful plan starts with a strong culture of health, says 2017 Wellness Adviser of the Year Valeria Tivnan.

High-yield or junk bonds, equities, and real estate investment trusts are excellent investment options for IRAs.