Healthcare costs

Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump takes the oath of office next January, she or he will have to deal with the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac tax, but parental leave might be on the ropes.

WageWorks’ Jody Dietel elicits gasps from the EBN Benefits Forum & Expo audience when mentioning repealing the unpopular benefits tax.

The world is about to change forever and digital health is at the forefront, says Nostalab’s John Nosta.

The change is causing stress for employees during enrollment due to confusion over what the plan entails, new research indicates.

Anthem's Jeff Spahr explains the theory behind a powerful driver in creating stronger care management programs.

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

With the first presidential debate taking place tonight, now’s a good time to look at where the presidential candidates stand on the Affordable Care Act, prescription drug costs, Medicare and more.

Anthem's Jeff Spahr explains the theory behind a powerful driver in creating stronger care management programs.

If you are reading this from one of the 3,141 counties in the continental United States that has not yet been affected by the Zika virus, do not turn away. There is valuable information here for employers, even if you do not have an office in Miami or are not planning a vacation in Puerto Rico.

As the talent battle continues, medical benefits remain top of mind for jobseekers. Employers may want to be aware of where states rank on health matters.

As premiums increase and employers rework benefit offerings, understanding regional health costs could play a key role in strategy going forward. Wallethub has put together a list of states with the worst healthcare.

Once-risky options are now viable, thanks to the ACA, says BCI Group’s Director of Benefits Roberto Flores.

Over the past 12 months, the Private Benefit Exchange Index has seen significant gains.

Angie Villamaria, director of associate wellness for Centura Health, put rhetoric into action by implementing a weight loss program for the health network’s employees.

Rate increases are higher than they appear, as low-cost plan options are disappearing, says adviser Craig Hasday.

Don’t be the next company to pay $700,000 for an ambulance ride.

The average cost of employee healthcare makes up 7.6% of a company’s annual operating budget, SHRM finds.

Over the past 12 months, the Private Benefit Exchange Index has seen significant gains.

For employers who implement the right solution to Affordable Care Act requirements, the benefits include reduced costs, improved accuracy and year-to-year repeatability.

Employers must help workers understand each of the available plan types and the terms that are commonly used to describe them.