Healthcare costs

The number of health savings accounts has topped 25 million, and client contributions also have increased after several years of decline.

It’s a tough mission given the providers have the market power — but there are steps to take.

While the programs have grown to become an $8 billion industry, a new large-scale study finds the benefits to healthcare costs may be falling short.

A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.

A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?

Employer clients are embracing HSAs, and forging new trails, to help curb the cost of healthcare.

Cambia Health CEO Mark Ganz says benefits managers should focus on creating trust among employees to better care.

Employers are embracing HSAs, and forging new trails, to help curb the cost of healthcare.

Boeing, Delta Air Lines and UMass Memorial say virtual care tools, like Livongo and Vida Health, have had a positive effect on their employees.

Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market clients to customize their prescription program.