Benefits Think The insurance business is due for an upgrade
Insurtech startups are building infrastructure at a breakneck pace. Can your business keep up?
Jason Andrew
Limelight Health
Health insurance
Benefits Think It’s time for clients to try reference-based pricing. Here’s why it works
The U.S. spent more on healthcare than any other country. Could this provide a solution?
David Drake
BXS Insurance
Here’s why exercise could make employees more productive
A new study finds that physical activity could help workers get more done.
Employers to provide billions in fertility benefits coverage
One provider of the coverage says it will deliver $3 billion in new employer-sponsored fertility coverage next year.
JPMorgan tests its Amazon-Berkshire health venture on bank employees
The company is now offering its 30,000 workers in Ohio and Arizona two plans for 2020 run by Cigna and Aetna.
Former congressman says employers need to do more to address mental health at work
Patrick Kennedy and the CEO of benefits company Optum discuss the state of mental health benefits at HLTH.
Zywave ramps up R&D with new software updates
The insurance technology company is adding new capabilities to its tool for brokers, including a machine learning capability.
Employers are scaling back their dependence on high-deductible health plans
Employers are finding that workers like the predictability of a traditional healthcare plan and that providing more generous plans can help with recruiting in a tight labor market.
A how-to guide for reference-based pricing
While a small number of employers have implemented RBP, some employers including Pacific Steel have realized millions in savings.
USI continues to grow with South Carolina brokerage buy
Agency M&A activity shows no signs of slowing down, with 490 reported transactions so far this year.
Benefits Think How to increase workplace telemedicine engagement
Employees are driving to the doctor's office instead of using telehealth benefits. Here's why.
Neal Schoenbach
GlobalMed
Common mistakes clients must avoid during Medicare open enrollment
When searching for the right plan, it is important that retirees assume their health will one day change.
GE embraces alternative care to fight opioid crisis
The company realized its employees were at a higher risk of overdosing, and decided to do something about it.
Starbucks expands fertility benefits to cover surrogacy, boosts reimbursements
Employees at the coffee company will now have access of up to $30,000 for fertility services.
Health insurance surpass $20,000 per year, hitting a record
While employers pay most of the costs of coverage, workers’ average contribution is now $6,000 for a family plan.
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John Tozzi
Benefits Think ‘Eye’ spy a savings opportunity for health and vision benefits
Vision loss among workers results in $48 billion in lost productivity per year.
Cheryl Larson
Midwest Business Group on Health
Whole Foods to cut medical benefits for part-timers
Employees will have to work at least 30 hours a week to qualify for a healthcare plan beginning Jan. 1.
Holistic health: Supporting the entire employee
Benny award winner Jessica Adams helped create a culture of inclusivity and work-life balance at Brad’s Deals.
CVS wins court approval for antitrust accord on Aetna deal
The decision removes the final barrier to a deal that adds a major health insurance business to a nationwide network of pharmacies and prescription-drug benefit programs.
QuickBooks adds benefits tool for small and medium sized businesses
The move comes as HR software providers are updating and introducing tools geared toward this group of employers.
