Healthcare industry

For some insurance brokers and consumers, short-term insurance plans are an enticing, low-cost alternative for healthy people.

Opinions on controlling health costs and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.

Why are self-funding and reference-based pricing so popular with small businesses? They are seeing big savings for both employees and employers.

Cancer kills thousands of American workers every year. Employer clients play an important role in fighting the disease by encouraging their workforce to get regular screenings.

Companies can take a number of steps to manage sick employees — without violating the law.

Cancer kills thousands of American workers every year. Employers play an important role in fighting the disease by encouraging their workforce to get regular screenings.

Companies can take a number of steps to manage sick employees — without violating the law.

The companies were ordered by a federal judge to justify combining their operations.

EBA and data analytics firm miEdge present leading brokerages serving groups of 100 and more across a wide range of trades.

While it’s still early to tell what the acquisition will mean for healthcare, many experts are skeptical it will drive down costs for employers or employees.

CVS Health has closed its deal to buy health insurer Aetna, ending months of reviews by state and federal regulators.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.

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.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

The drugstore chain and insurer are in early talks about taking equity stakes in each other, The Wall Street Journal reported.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to Wallethub analysis.

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

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.