Healthcare innovations

But many advisers remain optimistic that the three-way partnership will succeed at restructuring healthcare costs.

H-E-B’s facilities boost workers’ investment in health and put a primary care mindset first.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association partnered with Teladoc to reach as many rural members as possible and increase healthcare engagement.

The percentage of employers offering benefits including telemedicine, stress reduction programs and 24-hour nurse lines jump to accommodate an always-on workforce.

A majority of employers and industry insiders surveyed by Venrock are worried the effort is going to “face substantial challenges and take lots of time.”

A majority of employers and industry insiders surveyed by Venrock are worried the effort is going to “face substantial challenges and take lots of time.”

Brokers can use advanced data analytics to drive partnerships with self-insured employers, says Advanced Plan for Health’s Neil Godbey.

Workers are becoming better medical consumers, but could still use help from employers when it comes to understanding some of the finer details, NBGH says.

Tim Doherty, head of Pinnacle HR Solutions, seeks out employers with a strategic view of health benefits.

Targeting inflated medical costs, the benefits adviser pre-negotiates prices on behalf of its employer clients.