Poor employee health costs employers $530B a year
That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.
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Walgreens, Humana discussing equity stakes
The drugstore chain and insurer are in early talks about taking equity stakes in each other, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Poor employee health costs employers $530B a year
That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.
10 worst states for healthcare
Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to Wallethub analysis.
From rising drug prices to mobile clinics, 8 key healthcare trends to watch
Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.
Poor employee health costs employers $530B a year
That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.
Benefits Think How to help workers get the most out of their health insurance
Clients need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.
Joelle Kaufman
Dynamic Signal
Benefits Think End-of-year FSA expenses: An employer cheat sheet
HR managers, it’s time to help workers make the most out of their remaining flexible spending account funds by reminding them which expenses are eligible.
Marlo Peterson
Further
Benefits Think How employers can help workers get the most out of their health insurance
HR managers need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.
Joelle Kaufman
Dynamic Signal
Finding value in healthcare offerings
Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.
From rising drug prices to mobile clinics, 8 key healthcare trends to watch
Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.
5 key retiree healthcare trends
Assisted-living expenses increased 7%, according to one study, which is triple the rate of inflation.
Benefits Think Employment law hasn’t kept up as cancer survival rates improve. Here’s what to do
A CEO diagnosed with cancer in 2008 shares his views on how employers and their partners can support employees facing treatment, surgery and uncertain financial security.
Tom Wamberg
Wamberg Genomic Advisors
Finding value in healthcare offerings
Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.
These healthcare proposals make policy sense, industry lobbyists say — if only Congress would act
Repealing the Cadillac tax, simplifying ACA employer reporting requirements and expanding HSAs are high on priority lists.
Benefits Think How millennials are disrupting healthcare — and how to change benefits because of it
This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.
Hannah Walker
OurHealth
25 worst cities for retirement
Employees who want to stretch their dollars during their post-work years may want to avoid these places.
Benefits Think How millennials are disrupting healthcare — and how to change benefits because of it
This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.
Hannah Walker
OurHealth
Healthcare waste is costing billions — and employers aren’t doing anything about it
Employers are overpaying for employees’ healthcare because the system wastes $750 billion per year on unnecessary tests and treatments. Most employers don’t take steps to monitor costs.
Benefits Think Factoring in wellness programs during open enrollment
Companies that make positive changes to their wellness offerings over the years may reap the rewards of healthier employees and reduced healthcare costs down the road.
Ann Marie O’Brien
UnitedHealthcare