Healthcare costs

Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

The busiest and most stressful time of the year for HR and benefits professionals is fast approaching. Although it can be daunting, benefits consultants Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill offer tips on how to make the process successful.

Changing health plans, Carolinas HealthCare System had to ramp up its employee outreach.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

Advisers can offer a number of solutions to combat rising expenses as employees age, such as HSA contributions.

Skyrocketing healthcare premiums are causing companies to get creative with cost-containment strategies, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.

Technology options can help employees become better healthcare consumers.

Workers enrolled in consumer driven health plans need a guide to help them engage in their healthcare, says ConsumerMedical CEO David Hines.

As the importance of comparative pricing for medical procedures matures, employers are urging workers to look where they shop.

Florida’s Manatee County Government has a comprehensive strategy to engage workers in well-being.

As the importance of comparative pricing for medical procedures matures, employers are urging workers to look where they shop.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

Florida’s Manatee County Government has a comprehensive strategy to engage workers in well-being.

The rise of accountable care organizations, narrow networks and bundled payment models are bringing together employers, health plans and providers.

Benefits consultant Prashant Srivastava shares three ways employers can provide true value and encourage meaningful employee engagement.

Jody Dietel of WageWorks is leading an effort to amend the highly unpopular ACA provision.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.