Benefits Think Will the rebate bubble burst?
A system without rebates would require significant fundamental change to the foundational economics of the drug ecosystem.
Scott Vogel
Confidio
Healthcare costs
UnitedHealthcare to expand pediatric eye care benefit
The insurer will cover a second annual eye exam and a new pair of glasses for children under the age of 13 at no additional premium.
Number of employers offering health coverage swings higher after long decline
Nearly half of private-sector companies offered workplace insurance in 2017, up for the first time since 2008, according to EBRI research.
Number of employers offering health coverage swings higher after long decline
Nearly half of private-sector companies offered workplace insurance in 2017, up for the first time since 2008, according to EBRI research.
Employers improve cancer benefits, but offerings go underutilized
A new guide from NEBGH says communication and mental healthcare are key in streamlining cancer care benefits.
Benefits Think In the wake of the healthcare M&A craze, consumers await changes
The recent uptick in mergers is a response to the demand for better technology and increased efficiency.
Steve Auerbach
Alegeus
Your office doctor is getting a big push from private investors
About 33% of companies with more than 5,000 employees offer clinics on or near their work sites, up from 24% five years ago.
Priced out of health coverage, some Americans rig own safety net
A growing number of Americans are rigging their own medical safety nets, frustrated by the high costs and opaque pricing.
Employers improve cancer benefits, but offerings go underutilized
A new guide from NEBGH says communication and mental healthcare are key in streamlining cancer care benefits.
U.S. hospitals shut at 30-a-year pace, with no end in sight
Patients far from major cities may be left with fewer hospital choices as insurers push them toward online providers like Teladoc and clinics such as CVS Health's MinuteClinic.
Before beating PBMs, Amazon will have to join them first: Pharmacy CEO
A partnership strategy would make sense out of the gate for the online retailer, says UpWell Health CEO Alison Wistner.
Benefits Think Will the rebate bubble burst?
A system without rebates would require significant fundamental change to the foundational economics of the drug ecosystem.
Scott Vogel
Confidio
Benefits Think New rule pushes for hospital price transparency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting an amendment to the Affordable Care Act in order to let patients know the cost of their care.
Matthew Goldman
Wallaby Financial
Benefits Think Do employees know where to go in a health crisis?
Without a clear process, workers with health conditions may struggle at work and at finding answers.
Jeffery D. Smith
Standard Insurance Company
Benefits Think Containing costs comes at a price — a narrow network could be the answer
Employers are now shifting from developing the plans just to reduce costs to using them as a way to provide value-based healthcare.
Travis Turner
Corporate Synergies
Alphabet makes a $375 million bet on Obamacare startup Oscar
Oscar plans to use the funds to help fuel its entrance into the lucrative market for privately administered health-insurance plans for seniors.
More employees opt for high-deductible health plans over traditional plans
Almost one in five adults selected a HDHP with an HSA in 2017, up from just 4% a decade ago.
Benefits Think Do employees know where to go in a health crisis?
Without a clear process, workers with health conditions may struggle at work and at finding answers.
Jeffery D. Smith
Standard Insurance Company
Amazon plans to open health clinics for Seattle employees: report
The retail giant reportedly will join a growing number of employers offering workers onsite care.
GM contracts with health system for direct-to-employer option
The automaker joins the growing list of employers partnering directly with health systems to provide healthcare for their employees.
