Healthcare benefits

The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and business has only reinforced the importance of leave policies and the value of protection offered through disability insurance.

Getting back to work requires thoughtful planning to ease employee fears and optimize mental and physical health.

Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.

Employees’ lack of knowledge of their healthcare benefits options can have a huge financial impact on both them and their employers, says Kim Buckey, vice president of client services at DirectPath.

Health insurance, benefits and HR platforms are at the forefront of helping businesses navigate unprecedented challenges brought forth by the pandemic.

For advisers and their clients, the crisis has ushered in a new era for mental health, caregiving and telemedicine platforms

For a veterinarian, the emotional aspects and financial strain of their profession can have a lasting impact on their mental health.

According to some estimates from a leading national health insurer, there could be more than 2.3 million people who will seek elective surgeries in the coming year.

One in five people will experience a mental illness within a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, 70% never seek treatment.