Healthcare costs

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

Assisted-living expenses increased 7%, according to one study, which is triple the rate of inflation.

Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.

Repealing the Cadillac tax, simplifying ACA employer reporting requirements and expanding HSAs are high on priority lists.

This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.

Employees who want to stretch their dollars during their post-work years may want to avoid these places.

This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.

Companies that make positive changes to their wellness offerings over the years may reap the rewards of healthier employees and reduced healthcare costs down the road.

Clients should turn to their own timeline before making any changes to their portfolio during a market correction.

With more employees enrolling in health savings accounts, choosing the proper admin has never been more critical for employers.

Companies that make positive changes to their wellness offerings over the years may reap the rewards of healthier employees and reduced healthcare costs down the road.

Employers are overpaying for employees’ healthcare because the system wastes $750 billion per year on unnecessary tests and treatments. Most employers don’t take steps to monitor costs.

These places top the list when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.

The programs are missing one very important mark — and it’s the No. 1 cost concern of workers.