Poor employee health costs employers $530B a year
That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.
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Benefits Think How to help workers get the most out of their health insurance
Clients need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.
Joelle Kaufman
Dynamic Signal
Benefits Think How employers can help workers get the most out of their health insurance
HR managers need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.
Joelle Kaufman
Dynamic Signal
Finding value in healthcare offerings
Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.
From rising drug prices to mobile clinics, 8 key healthcare trends to watch
Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.
Benefits Think Employment law hasn’t kept up as cancer survival rates improve. Here’s what to do
A CEO diagnosed with cancer in 2008 shares his views on how employers and their partners can support employees facing treatment, surgery and uncertain financial security.
Tom Wamberg
Wamberg Genomic Advisors
Want to keep your talent? Providing caregiving benefits can be a winning strategy
Caring for sick or aging loved ones causes nearly 40% of employees to quit their jobs. By providing caregiving support, employers can retain their best talent and save money.
Finding value in healthcare offerings
Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.
Benefits Think How millennials are disrupting healthcare — and how to change benefits because of it
This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.
Hannah Walker
OurHealth
Benefits Think How millennials are disrupting healthcare — and how to change benefits because of it
This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.
Hannah Walker
OurHealth
Healthcare waste is costing billions — and employers aren’t doing anything about it
Employers are overpaying for employees’ healthcare because the system wastes $750 billion per year on unnecessary tests and treatments. Most employers don’t take steps to monitor costs.
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
Healthcare waste is costing billions — and clients aren’t doing anything about it
Employers are overpaying for employees’ healthcare because the system wastes $750 billion per year on unnecessary tests and treatments. Most employers don’t take steps to monitor costs.
10 best states for healthcare
These places top the list when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.
Morgan Stanley hires chief medical officer, joining employer healthcare revolt
The investment bank has tapped Dr. David Stark, previously at Mount Sinai, to serve as CMO and head of HR data and analytics.
HR’s recurring headache: Persuading employees to get a flu shot
While more employers are offering a flu shot benefit, it can be difficult to get workers to sign up.
Benefits Think 8 ways to maintain HSA eligibility
For clients 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.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
HSA users do not see plans as tax savings, retirement tools
Health savings account participants are more engaged in their healthcare decisions but still see HSAs as ways for reducing medical expense.
Proposed HRA rule could reshape health coverage for small businesses
The Trump administration this week proposed to allow U.S. employees to use tax-free health reimbursement arrangements to shop for coverage in the individual market. Here’s what it means for employers.
HR’s recurring headache: Persuading employees to get a flu shot
While more employers are offering a flu shot benefit, it can be difficult to get workers to sign up.
