Benefits Think 4 drivers of healthcare costs — and what advisers should do
Brokers can generate client savings by focusing on frequency and severity of claims.
Healthcare delivery
Health plans for state employees use Medicare’s hammer on hospital bills
Some states are moving to control their employees’ health plan costs, and it's triggering alarm from the hospital industry.
Benefits Think PEOs vs. fully insured plans: What’s the best bet for small businesses?
The best approach to acquiring health insurance depends on the specifics of the company and individual employees.
Sally Poblete
Wellthie
Health plans for state employees use Medicare’s hammer on hospital bills
Some states are moving to control their employees’ health plan costs, and it's triggering alarm from the hospital industry.
Benefits Think PEOs vs. fully insured plans: What’s the best bet for small businesses?
The best approach to acquiring health insurance depends on the specifics of the company and individual employees.
Sally Poblete
Wellthie
The true cost of ignoring mental health in the workplace
Mental health problems can trigger life threatening medical conditions. Here's why clients should get involved and how benefits can help.
Benefits Think What clients should know about clinical guidelines
Lack of current information can affect care decisions and potential outcomes for employees.
Dr. Jocelyn Sivalingam
West’s Health Advocate Solutions
Amazon now accepting HSA, FSA payments
The move is the latest in a string of healthcare initiatives from the online retailer.
Benefits Think The secret to efficient healthcare: Engaging with employees when their questions arise
Helping workers consume benefits efficiently means guiding them to appropriate behaviors when they are actually using their offerings.
Drew Tyler
Corporate Synergies
The true cost of ignoring mental health in the workplace
Mental health concerns can trigger life threatening medical conditions. Here's why employers should get involved and how benefits can help.
Benefits Think What HR pros should know about clinical guidelines
Lack of current information can affect care decisions and potential outcomes for employees.
Dr. Jocelyn Sivalingam
West’s Health Advocate Solutions
Benefits Think The secret to efficient healthcare: Engaging with employees when their questions arise
Helping workers consume benefits efficiently means guiding them to appropriate behaviors when they are actually using their offerings.
Drew Tyler
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Digital health revolution: What we’ve learned so far
One lesson: Analytics and technology are only meaningful as part of a holistic approach to care.
Rebecca Madsen
UnitedHealthcare
Benefits Think Digital health revolution: What we’ve learned so far
One lesson: Analytics and technology are only meaningful as part of a holistic approach to care.
Rebecca Madsen
UnitedHealthcare
Benefits Think To check or not to check: Managing blood sugar in diabetic employees
As clients bear the brunt of costs associated with the testing, several strategies should be considered to better manage the issue.
Dr. Jan Berger
Midwest Business Group on Health
Benefits Think To check or not to check: Managing blood sugar in diabetic employees
As employers bear the brunt of costs associated with the testing, several strategies should be considered to better manage the issue.
Dr. Jan Berger
Midwest Business Group on Health
Fitbit expands offerings to new employers, health plans
The company expanded a partnership with Solera Health, and says Adobe and Domino’s Pizza are now offering its business devices to employees.
Trump administration zeroes in on increasing competition in healthcare
The administration has increased access to association health plans and short term, limited duration plans.
Trump administration zeroes in on increasing competition in healthcare
The administration has increased access to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration plans.
Benefits Think Hospital pricing transparency: More information, more confusion?
A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn’t help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here’s where advisers can step in to fill the gaps.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare