Healthcare costs

Getting more out of the prescription drug plan and telemedicine are cost-saving avenues for plan sponsors to explore, says Corporate Synergies’ Bruce Barr.

Quality, confidentiality and scope of services are prime considerations for employers looking to implement clinics on or near their worksites.

Benefits issues can lead to diminished productivity, finds new research, as workers spend an average of three and a half hours a month dealing with healthcare issues at work.

The majority of large employers offer high-deductible health plans coupled with health savings accounts, but traditional plans are still favored by many employees.

It’s important to educate employers and workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

Benefits issues can lead to diminished productivity, finds new research, as workers spend an average of three and a half hours a month dealing with healthcare issues at work.

Group health plan costs are expected to rise modestly this year and plan sponsors anticipate a growth in strategies such as telemedicine and high-performance provider networks.

The majority of large employers offer high-deductible health plans coupled with health savings accounts, but traditional plans are still favored by many employees.

It’s important for employers to educate workers about available HSAs, HRAs and FSAs so that employees can get the most out of them.

Group health plan costs are expected to rise modestly this year and plan sponsors anticipate a growth in strategies such as telemedicine and high-performance provider networks.