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.
Healthcare issues
Benefits Think 5 ways employers can increase employee access to mental health benefits
Although employer-provided health plans include mental health and substance abuse care benefits, barriers — such as a lack of in-network providers — prevent workers from accessing the care.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Benefits Think 5 ways employers can increase employee access to mental health benefits
Although employer-provided health plans include mental health and substance abuse care benefits, barriers — such as a lack of in-network providers — prevent workers from accessing the care.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
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.
More companies turning to onsite clinics
Looking to curb healthcare costs and increase employee satisfaction, a growing number of employers are offering worksite medical care.
More companies turning to onsite clinics
Looking to curb healthcare costs and increase employee satisfaction, a growing number of employers are offering worksite medical care.
10 best states for healthcare
These places top the list when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.
Top 10 health conditions costing employers the most
Arthritis, obesity and depression are among the ailments having the biggest impact on rising plan costs, according to research from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.
Employers, insurers work to knock down barriers to telemedicine
Telemedicine is an effective option for patients who have trouble getting to the doctor’s office, but complex state laws make it difficult to provide service to everyone.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how employers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how advisers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
Employers, insurers work to knock down barriers to telemedicine
Telemedicine is an effective option for patients who have trouble getting to the doctor’s office, but complex state laws make it difficult to provide service to everyone.
CVS-Aetna deal is given go-ahead by U.S. antitrust regulators
The companies can go ahead with their $68 billion deal, clearing the way for a merger that will create a healthcare giant with a hand in insurance.
Why aren’t employees getting raises? Blame healthcare costs
As insurance costs rise and wages remain unchanged, some employees are noticing the drain on their take-home pay.
Why aren’t employees getting raises? Blame healthcare costs
As insurance costs rise and wages remain unchanged, some employees are noticing the drain on their take-home pay.
Benefits Think Are you ready for self-funding? Three tools to help you decide
When considering the insurance model, employers should do their due diligence and have documentation supporting the decision they’ve reached.
Raymond DePaola
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think Severance plans, Part 2: How savvy employers prevent COBRA issues
When designing and administering a severance arrangement, employers can take definitive steps to ensure that the arrangement is compliant.
Sheila Ninneman
Findley
Practice good HR hygiene: Routine healthcare benefit audits are key
Small clerical errors can cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars, but they can get that money back through routine maintenance of benefit records.
Prices soar for hospital drugs after shortages hit, study finds
The price spikes were particularly acute for 77 drugs with three or fewer suppliers.
Cigna, Omada Health expand diabetes prevention program
The program provides ongoing digital support to prevent the onset of the chronic condition.
