Healthcare benefits

Some options are better at reducing the expense of such services than others, say Universal Health Advisors John Mickner and Tim Cummings.

Therapies such as applied behavioral analytics are now provided in more programs, such as JPMorgan Chase’s offering.

Bernard Health founder Alex Tolbert talks to EBN about why healthcare costs continue to escalate and how those increases are impacting employees’ wage and salary increases.

C-suite participation on networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter helps solve internal communication problems.

HR execs need to lead by example, says consultant Erin McGinty

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.

The platforms promote trust, break down silos and create better connections, says Regence BlueShield President Don Antonucci.

Physical symptoms hold top priority for employers, but emotional health could be the cause of more absenteeism and lost productivity.

Health systems do not want to lose money for better health outcomes, say consultants Brian Klepper and Fred Goldstein.

No bones about it: Disorders such as arthritis and back pain affect more than half of employees, and are one of the costliest healthcare drivers for clients.

Connected devices, smart cloud tech can help employers manage the disease, says Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider.

While increases in medical coverage are slowing, they continue to outpace inflation by a wide margin.

Physical symptoms hold top priority for employers, but emotional health could be the cause of more absenteeism and lost productivity.

There are a lot of people in the U.S. who dream of single-payer health care. And what a dream it is!

While increases in medical coverage are slowing, they continue to outpace inflation by a wide margin.

Healthcare costs are expected to increase 6% in 2017 as companies make use of better management tools and take advantage of advances in telehealth.

Livongo Health CMO Jennifer Schneider discusses the company’s new approach for diabetes management, which consists of connected devices and a smart cloud, and how it can help employers.

In an attempt to counter expensive medical claims, some employers are requiring mandatory doctor visits regardless of health quality.