Healthcare costs

Stress is linked to a number of chronic health conditions and impacts employee work performance. Here’s what employers can do to turn the tide.

The nation's largest private employer is worried too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery.

Some seniors are missing out on a potential 20% tax deduction, and “no one is talking about what a wonderful retirement planning technique" it is, says an expert.

Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.

Employers, a once-a-year checkup can go a long way in evaluating your existing health plan to ensure the plan’s strategy is in alignment with yours.

Eligible employers also can offer maternity care resources to employees at no additional cost.

Clients with these kind of employees should consider these best practices to help improve productivity and minimize leave.

Employers are using a game called the Outbreak to encourage their employees to increase their step count — and have fun in the process.

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for clients and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.