Top 10 health conditions costing employers the most
Arthritis, obesity and depression are among the ailments having the biggest impact on rising plan costs, according to research from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.
Healthcare delivery
Benefits Think Are bundled payments ready for liftoff?
There is opportunity to bring the health model to the employer-purchaser masses. Payers and niche vendors play a significant role in making that happen.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Benefits Think Employees face ‘ridiculous’ price swings in healthcare choices
With absurd price disparities in healthcare costs, smart employers are refusing to accept disgraceful aspects of the benefits and healthcare status quo.
Employers, insurers work to knock down barriers to telemedicine
Telemedicine is an effective option for patients who have trouble getting to the doctor’s office, but complex state laws make it difficult to provide service to everyone.
Benefits Think Employees face ‘ridiculous’ price swings in healthcare choices
With absurd price disparities in healthcare costs, smart employers are refusing to accept disgraceful aspects of the benefits and healthcare status quo.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how employers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
Employers’ solution to rising health costs: Make employees foot the bill
Family premium costs rose 5% this year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, with workers contributing more toward the coverage, despite stagnant wages.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how advisers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
Employers, insurers work to knock down barriers to telemedicine
Telemedicine is an effective option for patients who have trouble getting to the doctor’s office, but complex state laws make it difficult to provide service to everyone.
CVS-Aetna deal is given go-ahead by U.S. antitrust regulators
The companies can go ahead with their $68 billion deal, clearing the way for a merger that will create a healthcare giant with a hand in insurance.
Why aren’t employees getting raises? Blame healthcare costs
As insurance costs rise and wages remain unchanged, some employees are noticing the drain on their take-home pay.
Why aren’t employees getting raises? Blame healthcare costs
As insurance costs rise and wages remain unchanged, some employees are noticing the drain on their take-home pay.
Benefits Think Are you ready for self-funding? Three tools to help you decide
When considering the insurance model, employers should do their due diligence and have documentation supporting the decision they’ve reached.
Raymond DePaola
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Severance plans, Part 2: How savvy employers prevent COBRA issues
When designing and administering a severance arrangement, employers can take definitive steps to ensure that the arrangement is compliant.
Sheila Ninneman
Findley
Benefits Think A new tool for small business owners: Meet the QSEHRA
Looking to avoid paying high premiums or not offering coverage at all, Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements are a good option to meet employer and employee needs.
Alison Prosek
Take Command Health
Benefits Think 5 critical elements to consider when choosing an HSA administrator
With more employees enrolling in health savings accounts, choosing the proper admin has never been more critical for employers.
Sandi Santino
Further
Aetna clears path to CVS merger with sale of assets to WellCare
The health insurer said it plans to sell its Medicare prescription drug business in a key step toward completing its $67.5 billion merger.
Practice good HR hygiene: Routine healthcare benefit audits are key
Small clerical errors can cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars, but they can get that money back through routine maintenance of benefit records.
Harvard Pilgrim adds mental health telehealth offering
Fully insured members of the New England insurer now have access to the cognitive behavioral therapy service.
Harvard Pilgrim adds mental health telehealth offering
Fully insured members of the New England insurer now have access to the cognitive behavioral therapy service.
