Healthcare costs

A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the dollars — but are they getting the right care?

A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.

The shift toward increased collaboration, outcome-based payment and new benefit designs is transforming how companies pay for healthcare.

A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.

New Year, new perspective: This insurance model pays off for small- and mid-sized businesses, says Redirect Health’s Paul Johnson.

When helping workers plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven Plewes.

A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the healthcare dollars — but are they getting the right care?

Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.

Affordable Care Act sign-ups for 2017 coverage rose about 2.3% from the same time last year, as efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care reform begin in Congress.

Keeping workers’ partners in-the-know about their benefits throughout the year, not just during open enrollment, is vital for employers, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.

The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Expert Jennifer Graff explores the issues employers should consider when making decisions about pharmacy benefit design.

Expert Jennifer Graff explores the issues employers should consider when making decisions about pharmacy benefit design.

While many market forces contribute to rising costs, there are ways to take control over these expenses, says Castlight Health’s Dr. Giovanni Colella.

Many business leaders are ill-informed as to how effective their medical insurance is and how satisfied their employees are with the service, a new study shows.

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.

Many business leaders are ill-informed as to how effective their medical insurance is and how satisfied their employees are with the service, a new study shows.