Health and wellness

It’s important to educate employers and workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

Primary care provider-based wellness tests work well for remote employees, but ones conducted at the workplace are better for an employer’s bottom line, according to an analysis of medical claims data conducted by HealthFitness.

Benefits issues can lead to diminished productivity, finds new research, as workers spend an average of three and a half hours a month dealing with healthcare issues at work.

A common problem with well-being offerings is that they are often tailored to the needs of the company, not the employee.

The companies’ joint offerings give employees additional ways to protect health and financial security.

Group health plan costs are expected to rise modestly this year and plan sponsors anticipate a growth in strategies such as telemedicine and high-performance provider networks.

Programs that teach employees to be in the moment can foster a better operational environment and increase productivity.

Benefits communications have the power to take employees from skeptics to active program participants.

The majority of large employers offer high-deductible health plans coupled with health savings accounts, but traditional plans are still favored by many employees.

Limeade’s Henry Albrecht offers some tips on keep client programs running without a hitch.

It’s important for employers to educate workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

A health culture audit can help benefit managers answer key questions such as whether company policies support employee well-being and whether the workplace environment is conducive to healthy activities.

How the outcome of the case could affect the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on clients’ wellness programs.

Group health plan costs are expected to rise modestly this year and plan sponsors anticipate a growth in strategies such as telemedicine and high-performance provider networks.

The competitions are unfair, boring and exclude employees who are interested in physical activities besides walking and running, says Sonic Boom’s Danna Korn.

Teaching workers to be in the moment can develop their active listening skills and foster greater respect among team members, says eMindful’s Ruth Wolever.

The insurer says internal use of its well-being program has improved employee health and productivity while achieving big savings for the company.

Health and lifestyle audits can help keep employees engaged with the programs and lead to improved well-being, according to the latest research findings

The health system is making strides toward value-based care but much of them are still detrimental for employers and employees.

Employers should expect more M&A activity, says Limeade’s Henry Albrecht, and can prepare by having a solid understanding of their own program needs.