Healthcare industry

From chief medical officers to an increased focus on behavioral health, here’s what’s shaking up the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An employee benefits specialist sets her goals for lowering employer healthcare costs for companies and their employees — and finds rewards along the way.

Employer clients continue to show interest in HSAs, FSAs and HRAs as a way to offset the cost of medical care for employees.

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.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

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.

The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.

Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.

The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.

Companies are making new hires and promotions in the benefits brokerage, technology and advising spaces.

The collaboration between providers and carriers can create a more personalized experience for employees.

As the new year approaches, employers and employees alike are going to be focused on making smarter healthcare decisions.

While employers want to better manage healthcare costs, less than half have an effective strategy to do so, according to new survey data.

The pharmacy’s clinic model will provide an easy-to-access, cost-effective option to help patients treat acute and chronic conditions.