Health and wellness

Senate Republicans gave up on their last-ditch proposal to repeal the ACA Tuesday as opposition in their own ranks ended months of fruitless efforts to gut it.

With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.

Online market operator finds wellbeing initiative a valuable way to boost productivity and inspire employees.

The UnitedHealthcare-affiliated program leverages personalized technology to help employees shed extra pounds — without attaching a stigma.

Some say the changes could make the Federal Housing Administration's program less attractive to borrowers, but they could also improve the market.

Employers should encourage employees to block out time on their calendars, take time for mental breaks and consciously limit emails at night and on weekends.

Some say the changes could make the Federal Housing Administration's program less attractive to borrowers, but they could also improve the market.

Senators sponsoring a last-ditch ACA repeal bill scrambled to save it from near-certain death Sunday, circulating a new version aimed at winning over several GOP holdouts.

The advancement of cross-vendor analytics, prescription, engagement and measurement brought on by the democratization of big data is enabling employers to better plan performance, says Hodges-Mace's Eric Helman.

Not only did Central Michigan University participants reduce their blood pressure and BMI, many also got promotions.

UBA data show these companies exhibit superior cost-containment relative to larger counterparts.

The Graham-Cassidy bill removes employer-mandate penalties, maintains the Cadillac tax and includes HSA reforms.

“I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal," the Arizona senator says.

The Brookings estimate is the first look at what the bill would mean for millions of people covered under ACA by Medicaid or private plans.

Senator John McCain said Friday he wouldn’t support the Graham-Cassidy proposal. The measure, however, includes much that employer groups like, including removal of employer-mandate penalties and HSA reforms.

Employers need to combat worker stress, anxiety and depression through a combination of digital tools and live training, Happify execs say at EBN’s Benefits Forum & Expo.

Online market operator finds wellbeing initiative a valuable way to boost productivity and inspire employees.

When developing a plan to offset the potential shortfall of Social Security benefits in the long term, annual rebalancing is one step clients should take.

Iowa’s proposed plan could spiral into a ‘Medicaid for all’ scenario fairly quickly, says adviser Craig Hasday.

When developing a plan to offset the potential shortfall of Social Security benefits in the long term, annual rebalancing is one step clients should take.