Healthcare costs

The platform aims to help employers and employees manage their healthcare spend.

Employers using new technologies can provide workers more engaging opportunities to help manage the chronic condition while bringing down healthcare costs.

Brokers have work to do on prescription drug costs, price transparency and more, says Mercer’s George Lane.

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.”

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.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

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.

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

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

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.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, which protects medical stop-loss, passed this week with a 400-16 vote.