Health and wellness

In the sedentary office environment, companies must find ways to motivate workers to be more active, including walking meetings, team sports and health workshops.

Benefit executives can offer HSA contributions and other services to help workers care for their aging, ailing parents.

The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.

Companies need to get employees moving in order to improve health, focus and productivity.

Investing dollars in improved care management programs, well-being initiatives and plan-design modernizations won’t produce full ROI unless the employee contribution methodology is sound.

More than enough Senate Republicans oppose the House bill to kill it — with rival camps insisting on pulling the bill in opposite directions to meet their demands.

When a valued worker takes a sick day or three, the impact on the workplace is greater than the cost of the office visit.

In the sedentary office environment, companies must find ways to motivate workers to be more active, including walking meetings, team sports and health workshops.

Monthly income and spending bounce around more than many people realize — or are prepared for.

When a valued employee takes a sick day or three, the impact on the workplace is greater than the cost of the office visit.

Benefit executives can offer HSA contributions and other services to help workers care for their aging, ailing parents.

These mark-ups are just the starting point in a process where the House and Senate will each weigh in. We may also see additional proposals from the Trump administration before any new legislation is in final form.

Republican dissension is mounting over a proposal to repeal and replace the ACA, even as the bill passed another hurdle in Congress.

Reference-based and relative pricing eradicate hidden fees, advance transparency, elevate healthcare consumerism, advocates say.

Jordan Hersh, VP of product strategy and development at NX Health Network, helps clients overcome the challenge through customized networks.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

A last-minute White House bid to win the support of reluctant House conservatives for the GOP Obamacare replacement bill by discussing possible changes risks losing the support of party moderates.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

Agent commissions still included as part of calculation in GOP health plan, but NAIFA, NAHU, other broker groups working to engineer a solution.

From repealing tax penalties to expanding savings vehicles, the AHCA contains several proposals to help with compliance burdens and insurance expenses.