How utilizing data can impact health costs, improve employee health
Employers who look to data and research can invest in employee healthcare now — and reap the rewards down the road.
Healthcare issues
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Legislators look to slash ACA Cadillac tax
Lawmakers make a new attempt to derail the unpopular excise tax.
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, clients may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Blue states challenge Trump’s association health plan rules
The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, employers may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Benefits Think What clients need to know about the 2019 FPL affordability safe harbor
HHS released the federal poverty level thresholds — important info for many employers as they set their employee contributions for their health plans.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think What employers need to know about the 2019 FPL affordability safe harbor
The HHS just released the federal poverty level thresholds — important info for many employers as they set their employee contributions for their health plans.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think Developing guidance could free employers from ACA mandate
An IRS notice, still in development, could allow companies to avoid penalties by reimbursing employees for a portion of the cost of individual insurance coverage through an employer-sponsored HRA.
Jessica M. Simons
Foley & Lardner
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.
Benefits Think 4 ways to support, promote employee health
Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways clients can help their workers lead a healthier life.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
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 4 ways to support, promote employee health
Forget the health fairs and the discounted gym membership. These are the best ways employers can help their workers lead a healthier life.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
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 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
The secret to a city’s big savings on employee healthcare
When chronic diseases increased a Colorado city’s health insurance premiums by 12%, a decision to become self-funded turned out to be a smart bet.
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.
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