Healthcare benefits

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.

Employers need to go beyond traditional healthcare to attract and retain top talent, a new report finds.

Quizzify has created a quiz on the coronavirus to “help people find the sweet spot between hysteria and negligence,” says the company’s CEO.

ComPsych added a webinar to its global platform to help clients’ employees cope with the global outbreak.

The advising firm will help navigate employees through plan choices that comply with new ICHRA reporting requirements.

The global economy loses $1 trillion a year in productivity as a result of depression and anxiety but those seeking treatment often face stigmas to getting help.

The banking giant celebrates 100 years of prioritizing military hires through specialized benefits and mentorship programs.