Health and wellness

As employers increasingly adopt high-deductible health plans, the need to incentivize employees to contribute to an affiliated health savings account is growing.

Well-being initiatives are becoming more about employees’ whole health rather than just physical aspects, two wellness experts said this week at the WorldatWork Total Rewards conference in San Diego.

Increased M&A activity is being driven in part by more demand from large companies seeking scalable well-being programs they can offer on a global basis.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

Sponsors of employee well-being month, including Virgin Pulse and WorldatWork, launch a free kit and online resources to help employers encourage healthy habits among workers.

Few employees believe senior leaders at their company support workplace well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

The season is often seen as a leisurely one, yet new research suggests time off doesn’t always translate into reduced stress.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways to encourage participation, says UnitedHealthcare CMO Sam Ho.

Videos and quizzes may help workers retain health and wellness knowledge better than other forms of communication, according to Limeade.

Few employees believe senior leaders at their company support workplace well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

Plan sponsors would be wise to ask their healthcare vendors if they have insurance policies in place to cover data breaches and other risks, according to USI’s Paul King.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways employers can encourage participation, says Dr. Sam Ho of UnitedHealthcare.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

As plan sponsors try to reduce the costs associated with healthcare claims, many are turning to spousal surcharges or eliminating spousal coverage altogether, according to recent research from actuarial firm Conrad Siegel.

Remote connections can greatly expand access to care for more people, allowing patients to see a doctor from almost anywhere, says physician Tania Elliott.

Gerard Bridi, CEO of NutriSavings, details how the wellness initiative can help both employers and their workers.

Plan sponsors would be wise to ask their healthcare vendors if they have insurance policies in place to cover data breaches and other risks, according to USI’s Paul King.

Gerard Bridi, CEO of NutriSavings, details how the wellness initiative can help both employers and their workers.

Self-funding is the first step to reducing health plan costs without sacrificing quality, but plan sponsors can go even further by unbundling services, according to AdminaHealth’s Arthur Jonokuchi.

in response to employers offering more wellness programs containing financial incentives, the EEOC has issued new guidance.