Walgreens teams with Microsoft as both wrestle Amazon threats
The retail pharmacy is partnering with the tech titan to design new “digital health corners” for its stores.
Healthcare industry
Judge blocks Trump plan to revoke Obamacare contraceptive rule
The Trump administration’s effort to let companies with religious or moral objections opt out of ACA contraception requirements hit a roadblock on the eve of the new rules taking effect.
8 biggest healthcare trends for employers to watch
From chief medical officers to an increased focus on behavioral health, here’s what’s shaking up the industry.
Insured but still in debt: 5 jobs pulling in $100K a year no match for medical bills
An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.
Benefits Think No primary care doc, no problem: How millennials are changing healthcare
It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.
John Milne
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think No primary care doc, no problem: How millennials are changing healthcare
It’s up to employers to understand why a shift toward on-demand care is happening and educate employees of all ages on their options.
John Milne
Corporate Synergies
Insured but still in debt: 5 jobs pulling in $100K a year no match for medical bills
An Arizona couple played by the rules and bought employer-provided health insurance. But after they had a baby this year, their out-of-pocket hospital costs and doctors’ bills climbed to more than $12,000 — and medical debt now threatens their new family.
Benefits Think My prescription for healthcare in 2019
An employee benefits specialist sets her goals for lowering employer healthcare costs for companies and their employees — and finds rewards along the way.
Suzy K. Johnson
Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas
Benefits Think Looking forward to 2019 with consumer driven healthcare
Employer clients continue to show interest in HSAs, FSAs and HRAs as a way to offset the cost of medical care for employees.
David Reid
EaseCentral
Maintaining HSA eligibility: 8 things employers can do
For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.
EBN’s top 10 blogs of the year
Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.
5 ways clients can leverage tech during open enrollment
Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.
Ruling striking down ACA won’t affect coverage – yet
The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.
Benefit pros on the move: ZipRecruiter, Transamerica, Willis Towers Watson, Namely
Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
Benefit pros on the move: ZipRecruiter, Transamerica, Willis Towers Watson, Namely
Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.
Benefits Think Could the joint venture plan model help healthcare achieve higher standards?
The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.
Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson
Texas Health Aetna
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Benefits Think A changing landscape: What’s in store for healthcare in 2019
As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.
Kim Buckey
DirectPath
Employee satisfaction with healthcare flatlining
While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.
