Healthcare costs

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.

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.

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.

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.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Bill Hennessey founded Pratter, which enables employees to search and compare prices for medical tests.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.

These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.

Multiple factors impact these rising expenses, and the president must think beyond service delays and price controls to contain them.

Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.

Prescription drugs said to account for more than 22% of premium dollar, but organization urges employers not to lose sight of affordability goal.