Health and wellness

No bones about it: Disorders such as arthritis and back pain affect more than half of employees, and are one of the costliest healthcare drivers for clients.

Connected devices, smart cloud tech can help employers manage the disease, says Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider.

While increases in medical coverage are slowing, they continue to outpace inflation by a wide margin.

Do your programs comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act? Here’s everything you need to know.

Companies now have a variety of metrics to help define program success, including engagement rates, but achievement can be determined beyond these typical numbers.

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

Physical symptoms hold top priority for employers, but emotional health could be the cause of more absenteeism and lost productivity.

A deal between Humana and eMindful will add mindfulness programs to the insurer’s suite of wellness offerings available to employers.

A work-life balance can be achieved but not in the traditional way, says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

DirectPath’s Gil Murdock shares tips on how employers can ensure higher well-being participation, citing examples from Compass Professional Health Services and EnLink Midstream.

There are a lot of people in the U.S. who dream of single-payer health care. And what a dream it is!

While increases in medical coverage are slowing, they continue to outpace inflation by a wide margin.

Healthcare costs are expected to increase 6% in 2017 as companies make use of better management tools and take advantage of advances in telehealth.

Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider discusses the company’s new approach for diabetes management, which consists of connected devices and a smart cloud, and how it can help employers.

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

In an attempt to counter expensive medical claims, some employers are requiring mandatory doctor visits regardless of health quality.

Companies now have a variety of metrics to help define program success, including engagement rates, but achievement can be determined beyond these typical numbers.

No bones about it: Disorders such as arthritis and back pain affect more than half of employees, and are one of the costliest healthcare drivers for companies. Here are 5 things employers can do to help.

The practice can help workers regulate emotions, which can make them more effective leaders, producers and decision-makers.

There is a common thread that runs among the most overburdened employees and must be addressed, says adviser Mark Singer.