Health and wellness

Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.

Knowing the triggers and understanding how to provide accommodations can potentially curb the on-set and help boost employee productivity, says The Standard’s Tom Meier.

It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.

A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the dollars — but are they getting the right care?

Asking these questions can go a long way into ingraining well-being into the fabric of a company, experts say.

A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.

Knowing the triggers and understanding how to provide accommodations can potentially curb the on-set and help boost employee productivity, says The Standard’s Tom Meier.

Many workers are not convinced their superiors are committed to keeping a healthy workplace or reducing costs, Transamerica study shows.

The shift toward increased collaboration, outcome-based payment and new benefit designs is transforming how companies pay for healthcare.

A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.

House Republican leaders said Tuesday they would push ahead with their swift repeal of the ACA, even as a breakaway group of five moderate Senate Republicans is trying to delay a bill until March.

Decision-support tool acquires wellness provider as employers look for all-in-one technology solutions.

A new effort involving employers, health plans and hospital systems can ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care, says expert David Toomey.

New Year, new perspective: This insurance model pays off for small- and mid-sized businesses, says Redirect Health’s Paul Johnson.

Once taboo, discussions of mental well-being issues are being publicly championed and this new “normal” relating to mental health encourages those suffering to seek treatment without the fear of stigma.

A marathon of Senate confirmation hearings starting this week will give Democrats the chance to put Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees on trial even though they have little chance of actually blocking any of them.

The U.S.’s biggest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc., will buy Surgical Care Affiliates Inc. for about $2.3 billion, further diversifying by adding an outpatient surgery chain.

Decision-support tool acquires wellness provider as employers look for all-in-one technology solutions.

With a new Congress and a new president, HR and benefits professionals are anticipating a shakeup in healthcare policies and wellness programs.

When helping workers plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven Plewes.