Health and wellness

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat Joe Manchin argued how the Senate will approach the nation’s healthcare plan at the The Big I’s annual Day on Capitol Hill.

The AHCA puts a greater focus on consumerism, and smart companies will need to help employees make more informed decisions about their benefits.

A look at some of the major changes to the Affordable Care Act in the GOP’s new healthcare plan.

The AHCA puts a greater focus on consumerism, and smart companies will need to help employees make more informed decisions about their benefits.

A look at how the proposed American Health Care Act could reshape employee health benefits.

House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.

Employers must consistently communicate to employees and have C-suite participation, among other best practices.

It’s vital for benefits managers to do their homework and select the right vendor—or risk losing millions of dollars while making no change to health outcomes.

The decision comes after several weeks of agonizing over how Republicans would deliver on seven years of promises to repeal the ACA, as well as intense pressure from the White House to hold the vote.

Speaking at The Big ‘I’ legislative conference in Washington, congressman encourages brokers to stay involved in politics.

Expanding clinical consultations, utilizing available data and studying drug effectiveness are top avenues to plan improvement.

Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Ofer Leidner’s Happify targets mental well-being by helping workers understand the source of their feelings.

Employers should consider a number of factors when weighing the advantages of going this route.

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

Centennial State wellness coordinator Nate Sassano says digital personalization increases engagement and makes the program more meaningful to employees.

MedPut is aimed at low-income employees who may not be able to afford immediate healthcare costs associated with high-deductible health plans.

After selecting a health plan on an online marketplace, appreciation for the autonomy grows, according to a Liazon report.

Offering such benefits is a popular idea, but participation remains low among employees. One-on-one encouragement could turn that around, some advisers say.

Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.