Health and wellness

These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.

Multiple factors impact these rising expenses, and the president must think beyond service delays and price controls to contain them.

Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.

With the right education, advisers can help companies and employees save on premiums and become more aware of how to use the healthcare system effectively.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges employers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

By opening up clinics to non-clients and offering CPR training to the broader community, these firms are engaging their employees and cementing new relationships.

For now, Affordable Care Act reporting requirements remain in place and it’s the adviser’s duty to keep employers on task.

Despite a stalemate in Congress over a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump says his efforts on health care are “doing very well” and that he still wants a bill passed before tackling tax reform.

EBA Rising Star in Advising Bridgette Reilly is becoming a benefit and wellness expert as she leads an intern development program.

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

While supporters praise the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act’s consistent view of incentives across various laws, critics worry about patient discrimination.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.

There are many steps advisers should take to help employees identify their financial goals and save accordingly.

A majority of benefits execs say they were relieved to see the GOP’s healthcare plan fail, and instead would like Congress to focus on drug prices.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges advisers not to lose sight of affordability goal.

EBA Rising Star in Advising Bridgette Reilly is becoming a benefit and wellness expert as she leads an intern development program.

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.

The White House prodded House Republican leaders to make last-minute tweaks to their ACA replacement bill Thursday aimed at protecting “high-risk” patients before lawmakers leave Washington for their two-week spring break.