National health group’s new CEO outlines key initiatives
Michael Thompson discusses how the National Business Coalition on Health plans to address consolidation in the benefits industry and a proposal for a well-being institute.
Healthcare benefits
HSA enrollment up, employer contributions down
The looming Cadillac tax is causing companies to be cautious when it comes to contributing to workers’ health savings accounts.
Are incentives the key to reducing healthcare costs?
Employers are familiar with wellness incentives, but the concept of paying employees to encourage certain behaviors is making its way into other areas of benefits.
Benefits Think Digital eye strain among workers causing employers to rethink vision benefits
Nearly nine in 10 adults spend more than two hours each day using a digital device, all the more reason for employers to promote their vision plans.
Linda Chous
UnitedHealthcare
Benefits Think How to build a sustainable onsite clinic
As employer clients gain interest in onsite clinics, here are six core measures to use to determine their effectiveness.
Michael Taylor
Truven Health Analytics
NBCH’s new CEO outlines key initiatives
Michael Thompson discusses how the National Business Coalition on Health plans to address consolidation in the benefits industry and a proposal for a well-being institute.
Benefits Think 6 ways to fix the healthcare system
Presidential candidates are unlikely to advocate for any of these changes so it’s up to employers and their advisers to take a run at them.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
5 ways to help employees maximize FSA dollars
If your employer-sponsored FSA has a grace period, your employees have an extra two-and-a-half months (until March 15 for plans that ended Dec. 31) to spend FSA dollars from 2015.
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Phil Albinus
Antea Group launches online cognitive behavioral therapy benefits
The international environmental consulting firm offers employees access to mental health therapy 24/7 through Learn to Live, an online system built to address psychological issues such as social anxiety, depression, stress and worry.
Virtual healthcare gains broader acceptance
The use of telemedicine is growing, with almost two thirds of organizations offering or planning to offer such a service by 2018.
Benefits Think The six things we need to do to fix the healthcare system
But don’t expect any of the presidential candidates to advocate these changes. More knowledgeable stakeholders like advisers are going to have to take a run at this.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Benefits Think How to build a sustainable onsite clinic
As onsite clinics become more popular, here are six core measures employers can use to determine their effectiveness.
Michael Taylor
Truven Health Analytics
How multi-stakeholder coalitions can improve health, cut client costs
Investing in community, dependent health leads to a more productive workforce, says advocacy group HWHC.
Employers plan big benefit changes to avoid Cadillac tax, control costs
Advisers should prepare to work with companies who say they are considering major plan shifts this year to stay ACA compliant while still attracting and retaining talent.
Benefits Think Control reports yield valuable benefits plan information
Reviewing a plan provider’s SOC 1 report helps employers determine that the service organization has the necessary controls in place to track the benefit plan’s investments and transactions.
Edward Westenberger
WeiserMazars LLP
Benefits Think Companies can’t afford to ignore sleep in wellness offerings
Employer-sponsored health improvement programs must strive to include sleep as a key element of good health. Here are three strategies benefit managers can use to encourage better sleep habits among workers.
Douglas Metz
American Specialty Health
Employers focus on avoiding Cadillac tax, controlling costs
Employers are planning on making big changes to their benefits plans this year as they look to stay ACA compliant while still attracting and retaining talent.
Benefits Think How to cut ACA shared responsibility penalty risks
Has the benefits industry made compliance more complicated than necessary?
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Multi-stakeholder coalitions reduce employer healthcare costs
Investing in community health leads to better workforce health, says Healthy Workplace Healthy Communities, a group launched to provide employers resources and tools to engage local leaders.
Benefits Think Mental health issues hidden aspect of returning to work
When employees come back to work after major health events like heart surgery, employers need to be aware of comorbid conditions such as depression or anxiety.
Jeff Guardalabene
The Standard