Healthcare benefits

The overall health impact of loneliness and social isolation is on par with smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Patrick Kennedy and the CEO of benefits company Optum discuss the state of mental health benefits at HLTH.

Employers are finding that workers like the predictability of a traditional healthcare plan and that providing more generous plans can help with recruiting in a tight labor market.

Digital tools could be causing more stress for employees at work. But it also could help workers get better access to mental healthcare.

Poor sleep costs employers more than $400 billion each year; a new sleep benefit addresses the issue via an expert-led sleep coaching program.

While a small number of employers have implemented RBP, some employers including Pacific Steel have realized millions in savings.

Employees are driving to the doctor's office instead of using telehealth benefits. Here's why.

From managing paid leave policies to addressing employee drug use, employers can expect to have their hands full in the coming year. But these strategies can help.

Arthritis, obesity and depression are among the ailments having the biggest impact on rising plan costs, according to research from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.

Mental health issues in the workplace are much more prevalent than you might think — and Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6–12) is a great time for employers to raise awareness about some of the serious ripple effects.