Healthcare costs

The health system is making strides toward value-based care but much of them are still detrimental for employers and employees.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

It takes knowledge and planning, but there are ways to keep health insurance costs from derailing company profits while still offering employees the benefits they need.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

Few programs can provide hard data that they solidly increase health outcomes for employees or decrease costs for employer clients.

The U.S. health system is making strides toward value-based care but much of it is still focused on volume, which is detrimental for plan sponsors and employees.

The Northeast Business Group on Health says digital tools can make a difference in controlling chronic conditions among employees.

Few programs can provide hard data or credible testimonials showing that they solidly improve health outcomes for employees or cost for benefit plan sponsors.

The Northeast Business Group on Health says digital tools can make a difference in controlling chronic conditions among employees.

Employers can take immediate steps to help hospitals ensure that employees, dependents — and all patients — are in better shape after they leave the hospital than when they went in.