Health and wellness

Burnout is just the beginning of what stress brings to the office. New research identifies these top workplace sources as the major causes of pressure for employees.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Many people plan to have an active lifestyle in retirement, but are not engaging in activities to stay fit.

Many people plan to have an active lifestyle in retirement, but are not engaging in activities to stay fit.

By encouraging companies to involve partners in wellness offerings, brokers can help businesses create a support system at home that has the potential to drive better health and performance at work.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to keep in place the ACA’s protection against higher health-insurance premiums for people with pre-existing conditions when they buy individual coverage.

Analytics can get employees into appropriate health optimization programs, says one industry expert.

The Crichton Group hasn’t written much PBE business, but just having one available facilitated the company’s launch of a new technology consulting wing and brought in new clients.

If the GOP moves forward with it, companies will lose a major incentive to provide benefits and the true problem — reducing costs — will not be addressed, says adviser Craig Hasday.

By involving partners in wellness offerings, companies can create a support system at home that has the potential to drive better health and performance at work.

Advisers can help employers make better decisions by teaching leadership to be smarter consumers, says The Graham Company’s Dan Jordon.

Pratter application is able to identify by ZIP code known charges and claim allowables before services are actually rendered.

Including well-being offerings that go beyond physical considerations — such as flexible work schedules and financial education — will pay off with a more motivated and competitive workforce.

If the GOP moves forward with it, companies will lose a major incentive to provide benefits and the true problem — reducing costs — will not be addressed, says adviser Craig Hasday.

Brokers and and employers will have access to data analytics and employers can interact remotely with advisers.

Concerns about cost, flexibility and complications often keep employers from offering coverage.

Brokers who continue to ask questions regarding financial stability and savings can engage participants in new ways, said SPARK National Conference panelists.

The growing use of HDHPs and CDHPs is further pushing employee engagement in making better healthcare decisions, with an additional increase in wellness program awareness and participation.

The popular procedure can lead employees to pursue unnecessary and costly medical intervention.

Small and midsize businesses covering, on average, 73% of their employees’ costs, new report finds.