Healthcare issues

After Zoe Friedland became pregnant with her first child, she was picky about choosing a doctor to guide her through delivery. That person also had to be in the health insurance network of Cigna, the insurer that covers Friedland through her husband’s employer.

Employers have a key role to play in helping employees lead healthier lives and reduce their risk of mental health and substance use disorders, as well as chronic diseases.

Most job-changing participants migrate to employers with large health plans, but account consolidation can help both companies reduce their plan fees.

The annual Rising Stars in Advising list showcases young talent making a difference in the benefits industry.

The accounts will be managed through Wealthscape, allowing advisers access to their client’s finances to help manage rising healthcare costs.

As happens when the tech industry gets involved, hype surrounds the claims that artificial intelligence will help patients and even replace some doctors.

Responding to a crisis in their workplaces, employers are implementing programs to encourage transparency and support around mental wellness.

Choosing the right health benefit vendor is a combination of trial and error and transformative solutions that save money and provide the greatest impact.

This resource will help coordinate national efforts to address rising concern over workplace mental health and substance abuse care.

Companies can ease the burden for employees who are caregivers outside of the office.

Caregiving benefits are becoming top of mind for employers as more employees carry this burden.

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner spent 28 years caring for her ailing mother — then she launched a new benefit for caregivers.

By working together, these two C-suite positions could create solutions for high-spend areas and optimize employee productivity at work.

When a new mom had requested a flexible work schedule, her manager assumed that meant she was no longer interested in opportunities for growth at the company.

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.

Following critical feedback and possible IRS conflicts, an HHS FAQ walks back recent pharmacy rules.

Following critical feedback and possible IRS conflicts, an HHS FAQ walks back recent pharmacy rules.

Providing holistic outsourced care can control costs and improve worker health.

Providing holistic outsourced care can control costs and improve worker health.

Big businesses most likely fear big Medicare expansion in large part because it would lead to a significant tax increase. But looking at any tax increase as an enemy is a mistake.