Healthcare delivery

At least 3 million people are without health coverage, a number that's expected to grow as the virus continues to play havoc with the economy and new rounds of business closings and layoffs are expected.

By engaging with technology, we can improve our healthcare literacy, identify cost-saving opportunities and be more prepared for the unexpected.

Every delayed preventative screening, test or check-up can result in a failure to discover a serious medical condition that requires treatment. That raises treatment costs down the line for both company health plan and employee.

Mobile optometrist 20/20 On-site is making it easier for people to use their vision benefits during the pandemic.

While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.

After Zoe Friedland became pregnant with her first child, she was picky about choosing a doctor to guide her through delivery. That person also had to be in the health insurance network of Cigna, the insurer that covers Friedland through her husband’s employer.

Employers should protect themselves from unforeseen and sometimes sudden regulatory changes by understanding how these new savings vehicles function.

These forward-thinking advisers transitioned their clients to self-insured health plans powered by direct contracting with a more thoughtful approach to reference-based pricing, producing better benefits and eye-popping results.

A radiology group developed a portable clinic to bring mammogram screenings directly to employees.

Benefits that cover IVF, surrogacy and egg freezing are becoming a popular retention tool for employers.

The co-founder and CEO of Nubundle discusses the outlook for these benefits as well as some things advisers should be keeping in mind when offering them to clients.

The employer is now working directly with Henry Ford health system to provide workers with cheaper and higher quality care.

Tools like wearables could make a significant difference when tracking and monitoring worker health over time.

“The mental health crisis has been growing, getting worse,” says National Alliance CEO Michael Thompson.

Employers are finding that workers like the predictability of a traditional healthcare plan and that providing more generous plans can help with recruiting in a tight labor market.

While a small number of employers have implemented RBP, some employers including Pacific Steel have realized millions in savings.

Navigating the healthcare system is tricky, especially after a scary diagnosis. Here’s how employers can help.

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.

The casino entertainment company has saved $336,000 in healthcare costs after one year with the medical center.

The casino entertainment company has saved $336,000 in healthcare costs after one year with the medical center.