Healthcare benefits

From virtual reality and gamification to mobile apps and wellness videos, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.

The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.

HR teams should consider 10 key metrics when relaying the importance of healthcare to the C-suite.

The two companies are working together to administer HSAs, FSAs, HRAs and COBRA to employers.

The company has a new mobile app that helps workers find ways to save money on healthcare.

These offerings are a strategic recommendation that can fortify the relationship between a broker and their client.

HR teams should consider 10 key metrics when relaying the importance of healthcare to the C-suite.

The potential solutions will require employees to share a large amount of personal data. As a result, trust and safety concerns are inevitable.

Advisers should investigate whether HSA administrators support consumer health literacy by providing multi-channel education opportunities and the tools to drive engagement.

The nation's largest private employer is worried too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery.

Firms can take preemptive measures like expanding telecommuting options and encouraging vaccinations, but if employees dig in their heels, forget about forcing the issue.

More companies are offering flu vaccinations, with some workplaces — including Affinity Living Group — making them mandatory.

Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.

Persistence and responsiveness are among the key attributes of true employer advocates.

Employees in the insurer's fitness program can earn more than $1,000 per year by meeting daily walking goals.

Health plans have largely avoided covering cannabis, but with momentum for new therapeutic applications, that could change.

Mother’s Day may be over, but here are a few benefits employers should consider to assist mothers and fathers.