Healthcare benefits

For companies, the arrangement can mean a healthier workforce, better care for their employees and less money spent paying for employees’ medical bills.

Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.

From healthcare costs and time and attendance, stress can have a big impact on workers. Employers in these states have a big challenge ahead of them.

The recent moves by Amazon, Walmart and other large employers to manage their employees' healthcare has numerous implications. Here our panel of experts considers the most likely outcomes.

A new study found that fewer than 2% of heavy smokers in the U.S. get recommended lung cancer screenings.

The retail giant is rolling out the tool to its 1.5 million employees in an effort to boost wellness by “increasing engagement, improving health awareness and reinforcing healthy habits every day.”

By making the benefit more comprehensive, employers can help effectively treat workers and reduce overall costs associated with delayed recovery and poor employee health.

Much like stop-loss coverage, employers can use telehealth services when making the leap to becoming self-insured.

Near-site clinics can increase employee wellness and satisfaction.

Rather than focus attention — and dollars — on getting workers fit, employers are beginning to zero in on helping them manage chronic illness.