Health and wellness

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.

Knowing how a health plan influences member behavior allows advisers and employers to be proactive in improving outcomes.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.

The platform aims to help employers and employees manage their healthcare spend.

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

At least 81% of employers say an adviser plays a crucial role when developing their benefit plans, health reform compliance and more, according to MetLife.

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 new enthusiasm stems from an amendment that would give states the authority to apply for waivers from some of Obamacare’s requirements under certain conditions.

Knowing how a health plan influences member behavior allows advisers and employers to be proactive in improving outcomes.

Programs are becoming more comprehensive, with more companies focusing on fiscal programs while continuing to address physical and emotional wellness.

Several conservative congressional holdouts on the stalled GOP healthcare bill said they’re ready to sign on after revisions to the measure, potentially giving it a new lease on life.

Options include student loan refinancing, paid parental leave and fertility treatment financing.

Amidst America’s painkiller and heroin epidemic, employers still relying on traditional addiction recovery EAPs instead of expanded services.