Should employers proceed with reference-based pricing?
Though the model may help solidify healthcare prices, it requires constant vigilance in order to work efficiently, experts say.
Healthcare benefits
Benefits Think It’s time to believe the research: Wellness isn’t working
Though some insiders are up in arms over a new study that says a program didn’t deliver significant results for BJ’s Wholesale Club employees, the findings are consistent with other research.
Al Lewis
Quizzify
5 wellness engagement strategies that work
A successful program will only work if clients take the right approach and workers get involved.
4 benefits messages to send employees in May
Employers should remind workers about a couple of important items before they head out on summer vacation.
Bank of America adds digital HSA tool
The investment bank, which provides health savings accounts for 900,000 employees, has digitized its experience to help make the vehicle easier to use.
Do your workers Google symptoms? This app wants to change that
Flex is using HealthTap, which allows users to get their health question in front of 140,000 doctors instead of searching for random answers online.
It’s time to remove the barriers, stigma around mental healthcare
Employers embracing behavioral health programs, and making them a part of the company culture, are seeing increased productivity and lower costs.
Benefits Think Getting employees up to speed with health literacy
Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.
Al Lewis
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How strategizing behavioral change can increase healthcare ROI
Using a three-pronged approach of quality relationships, integrated benefits and workplace culture allowed one employer to see positive healthcare outcomes.
Keeping up with Silicon Valley: Better benefits, remote work
San Jose’s BlackBag Technologies has to compete with big tech firms to attract talent. But it’s finding its way with paid medical coverage and a remote work strategy.
5 wellness engagement strategies that work
A successful program will only work if employers take the right approach and workers get involved.
Why Microsoft revamped its fertility benefits plan
To keep competitive, the tech titan looked to overhaul its package to design a more optimized program for healthy pregnancies and support fertility decisions across a broader range of life stages.
Is your fertility benefit excluding some employees?
Why one fertility doctor is advocating for clients to expand IVF and fertility benefit programs for LGBTQ workers.
Keeping up with Silicon Valley: Better benefits, remote work
San Jose’s BlackBag Technologies has to compete with big tech firms to attract talent. But it’s finding its way with paid medical coverage and a remote work strategy.
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Benefits Think 7 tips for keeping shift workers healthy
Employers with these kind of employees should consider these best practices to help improve productivity and minimize leave.
Stephanie Willett
Unum
UnitedHealthcare, SmileDirectClub partner on new dental benefit
This marks the first time the teledentistry company has offered its services in-network with an insurer.
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Benefits Think Strategies to help clients attract and retain top talent
An Aflac executive shares tips for helping clients develop benefit packages workers will love.
Stephanie Shields
Aflac
Benefits Think Getting employees up to speed with health literacy
Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.
Al Lewis
Quizzify