Healthcare benefits

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.

Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.

Employers in three metropolitan areas will have access to the cost-saving health plan.

Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.

Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.

“Short-term telehealth options make it possible for businesses to navigate a very uncertain time,” says Bill Goodwin, CEO of telehealth provider MeMD.

As more U.S. states order widespread shutdowns, small companies provide a test case for the bigger challenges in store.

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.

The company’s U.S. employees and eligible family members will receive 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.

Choice and flexibility in benefit options are top of mind for employees, a new Willis Towers Watson survey finds.

Seeking emotional support is crucial during times of uncertainty, especially for those struggling with anxiety disorders.