Healthcare costs

Rising costs are eroding revenue, but market developments, such as increased transparency, can change the trajectory, says adviser Todd Rolland.

In a “system built by the rulemakers,” Mark Gaunya, principal at Borislow Insurances, discusses how to stem rising costs through provider and payer competition.

What employers need to bring down healthcare spending and improve care quality is a strategy that helps employees understand the care they need, what it costs and where they should get it.

Unfamiliar jargon and lack of experience have left workers confused about how to manage their benefits and medical bills.

The system in America today is not sustainable; we can do better through improved transparency and quality, says adviser Mark Gaunya, who provides 10 operating principles.

Employers are increasingly adopting reference based pricing and reimbursements as a way to more effectively determine and control health costs.

Unfamiliar jargon and lack of experience have left workers confused about how to manage their benefits and medical bills.

Post-ACA, more and more small companies have stopped offering insurance for employees.

Employers are starting to catch on to its importance, especially as they roll out programs like HDHPs, wellness coaching, price transparency, EAPs and second opinion services.

The system in America today is not sustainable; we can do better through improved transparency and quality, says adviser Mark Gaunya, who provides 10 operating principles.

The java giant joins Darden Restaurants, Sears, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Walgreen and others transitioning benefits distribution to online platforms.

The java giant joins Darden Restaurants, Sears, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Walgreen and others transitioning benefits distribution to online platforms.

Employers can increase historically low engagement by tailoring program structure and motivation techniques to individual employees.

Even as eligibility rates rise, limited workforce participation and smaller premium increases have kept the employer health benefits landscape stable.

Workers’ inability to manage expenses has big consequences for employers, including lower productivity and higher healthcare costs.

Smaller companies are missing out on cost-saving opportunities, including self-funding, narrow networks and pharmacy benefit carve-outs.

Baristas will soon have as much choice in their healthcare as customers do their beverages.

UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer, reported second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, driven by growth at its Optum technology and consulting unit.

Employers are increasingly adopting reference based pricing and reimbursements as a way to more effectively determine and control health costs.

The company’s new “Preferred Partnership” arrangement with a select network of local providers aims for cost savings and a superior patient experience.