Digital platforms could be the next revolution in diabetes management
Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.
Healthcare costs
Benefits Think 4 areas where advisers can make a difference for clients
Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.
George Lane
Mercer
White House still pressing to hold ACA vote this week
Donald Trump’s administration continues to push for a vote this week in the House to replace the Affordable Care ACt, which the president said on Sunday is “in serious trouble.”
Two brokers challenge conventional thinking to transform their agencies
Advisers in North Carolina and Virginia changed the way they interact with prospects and clients by revamping internal business practices, such as compensation models and company vision.
Cognitive health systems provide custom analysis for employees
As data expands and analytical solutions evolve, employers are looking at using augmented intelligence solutions, such as IBM Health’s Watson, to provided catered health treatments for workers.
Why gap plans should be sold ‘hand and glove’ with major medical
The coverage, which helps with out-of-pocket exposure, doesn’t work well as a stand-alone voluntary sale, explains Peggy Hayes of American Public Life.
White House, GOP leaders at odds over plans for ACA vote
The Trump White House and congressional Republicans were at odds Thursday over whether to try for another vote on replacing the Affordable Care Act next week.
Skyrocketing healthcare costs drives physician to create transparency app
EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Bill Hennessey founded Pratter, which enables employees to search and compare prices for medical tests.
Are healthcare cost-shifting efforts at a tipping point?
Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.
Benefits Think How nonprofits can set up successful wellness programs
These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think How will Trump’s policies tackle rising healthcare costs?
Multiple factors impact these rising expenses, and the president must think beyond service delays and price controls to contain them.
Rethinking healthcare for small businesses
Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.
AHIP focuses on Rx cost containment, curbing expense drivers
Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges employers not to lose sight of affordability goal.
Why employers need to offer benefits to informal caregivers
Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.
Benefits Think How employers should proceed after the AHCA’s collapse
Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.
Alden J. Bianchi
Mintz Levin
AHIP focuses on Rx cost containment, curbing expense drivers
Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges advisers not to lose sight of affordability goal.
Humana on track to improve employee health by the end of 2017
The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.
Benefits Think How employers should proceed after the AHCA’s collapse
Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.
Alden J. Bianchi
Mintz Levin
Self-insurance bill passes House vote
The Self-Insurance Protection Act, which protects medical stop-loss, passed this week with a 400-16 vote.
Are healthcare cost-shifting efforts at a tipping point?
Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.
