Health and wellness

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.

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

Programs are often considered separately from core benefits, which can be a disastrous scenario given that the two strategies go hand-in-hand, says NFP’s Deb Smolensky.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

It takes knowledge and planning, but there are ways to keep health insurance costs from derailing company profits while still offering employees the benefits they need.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.