What’s employers’ No. 1 concern in 2017?
When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.
Healthcare guidelines
Are medical captives the answer to data transparency?
Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.
2016 in review: The year in employer-based healthcare
The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.
The year in employer-based healthcare: ACA uncertainty and cost-stemming efforts
Employers weighed on the future of the Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year
Employer mandate is leading concern of bosses in 2017
When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.
Are medical captives the answer to data transparency?
Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.
Control secured, Senate GOP leaders to focus on medical bill
Republicans will return to Washington for a lame duck session of Congress to tackle two top priorities: funding the federal government and passing medical innovation legislation into law.
Democrats face difficult ACA fight in 2017, even if Clinton wins
After news broke Monday that premiums for the ACA will rise an average of 22% next year, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton spent the week defending the healthcare law, saying its problems are fixable.
Mid-sized employers make ‘steady migration’ toward self-insurance
The strategy is helping companies combat premium hikes, crippling healthcare costs, experts say.
IBM’s latest employee benefit: medical advice from Watson
The company’s workers can use the supercomputer as a resource to find insights on cancer treatments.
5 ways to prepare now for a smooth open enrollment
The busiest and most stressful time of the year for HR and benefits professionals is fast approaching. Although it can be daunting, benefits consultants Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill offer tips on how to make the process successful.
10 healthcare differences between Clinton, Trump
With the first presidential debate taking place tonight, now’s a good time to look at where the presidential candidates stand on the Affordable Care Act, prescription drug costs, Medicare and more.
10 states with the best healthcare
As the talent battle continues, medical benefits remain top of mind for jobseekers. Employers may want to be aware of where states rank on health matters.
Benefits Think How self-insured companies can avoid gigantic overcharges
Don’t be the next company to pay $700,000 for an ambulance ride.
Randy King
Healthcare Horizons
How (and why) some employers are stepping up support for working caregivers
A portal like Boston-based torchlight can aid employees pressed for time and resources when caring for a family member.
Benefits Think Helping employees navigate the health insurance experience
It’s not as mysterious as it’s often made out to be. New findings clearly show that people are more confident about purchasing health plans when they can address their questions to another person.
Liz Reyer
GfK
Employers install worksite kiosks in latest telemedicine push
The move is part of a broader effort to raise productivity by reducing employee time spent traveling to and waiting for care.
Employers install worksite kiosks in latest telemedicine push
The move is part of a broader effort to raise productivity by reducing employee time spent traveling to and waiting for care.
Benefits Think Helping employees navigate the health insurance experience
It’s not as mysterious as it’s often made out to be. New findings clearly show that people are more confident about purchasing health plans when they can address their questions to another person.
Liz Reyer
GfK
Benefits Think 8 ways to make the most of a self-funded health plan
Depending on factors like demographics, geography, environment, and heredity, the healthcare-needs profile of an employee base can vary widely, even between companies in the same industry, says AdminaHealth’s Arthur Jonokuchi.
Arthur Jonokuchi
AdminaHealth LLC