Healthcare issues

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nearly 10% of dependents enrolled in employee health plans are not eligible to be in the program. Here’s how companies can combat the problem.

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

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