Brokers would have to reveal fees, incentives under new legislation
This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.
Healthcare costs
What does Amazon’s healthcare venture mean for the PBM industry?
Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.
Benefits Think How benefits leaders can support employees during the cost-shifting crisis
As workers bear the brunt of healthcare costs, employers can take actionable steps to help, including funding employees' health savings accounts.
David Vivero
Amino
Benefits Think Your client’s bad work environment may be raising their healthcare costs
Stress is linked to a number of chronic health conditions and impacts employee work performance. Here’s what employers can do to turn the tide.
Kimberly Jinnett
The Center for Workforce Health and Performance
What does Amazon’s healthcare venture mean for the PBM industry?
Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.
IRS increases 2020 HSA limits
The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.
Are surprises ahead for legislation to curb surprise medical bills?
As Congress weighs how to address the problem, here’s a guide to the bills and what to watch.
Benefits Think Ask Benny: How can clients better communicate the value of health programs?
HR teams should consider 10 key metrics when relaying the importance of healthcare to the C-suite.
Thomas Parry
Integrated Benefits Institute
Winston Benefits, ConnectYourCare partner on health benefits
The two companies are working together to administer HSAs, FSAs, HRAs and COBRA to employers.
Alegeus releases AI-enabled Smart HSA
The company has a new mobile app that helps workers find ways to save money on healthcare.
Benefits Think The case for caregiving policies for Gen X workers
As the number of employees tasked with supporting a relative rises, employer clients need to implement new strategies to help.
Bradd Chignoli
MetLife
Opioid prescriptions drop sharply among state workers
California’s workforce is reporting a major reduction of opioid use, reflecting a national trend of physicians cutting back on the addictive drugs.
Benefits Think Ask Benny: How can benefit professionals better communicate the value of health programs?
HR teams should consider 10 key metrics when relaying the importance of healthcare to the C-suite.
Thomas Parry
Integrated Benefits Institute
Benefits Think Digitization: Reducing costs, improving health
The potential solutions will require employees to share a large amount of personal data. As a result, trust and safety concerns are inevitable.
Chris Bruce
Thomsons Online Benefits
Benefits Think The case for caregiving policies for Gen X workers
As the number of employees tasked with supporting a relative rises, companies need to implement new strategies to help.
Bradd Chignoli
MetLife
Benefits Think What brokers can do to turn the tables on HSAs
Advisers should investigate whether HSA administrators support consumer health literacy by providing multi-channel education opportunities and the tools to drive engagement.
Matt Marek
Further
Benefits Think Your bad work environment may be raising your healthcare costs
Stress is linked to a number of chronic health conditions and impacts employee work performance. Here’s what employers can do to turn the tide.
Kimberly Jinnett
The Center for Workforce Health and Performance
Walmart charts new course by steering workers to high-quality imaging centers
The nation's largest private employer is worried too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery.
The tax break retirees might not know about
Some seniors are missing out on a potential 20% tax deduction, and “no one is talking about what a wonderful retirement planning technique" it is, says an expert.
Benefits Think Taking the first steps to a long-term benefits strategy
Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.
Andrew Bloom
Corporate Synergies