How to get employees vaccinated and back to work
Vaccine management company VaxAtlas launched a COVID platform to help employers track workforce vaccination rates, while simplifying the process for employees.
Healthcare plans
Benefits Think 4 steps employers should take to prepare for higher healthcare costs
What will happen when patients finally feel comfortable returning to their healthcare providers’ offices? One survey projects a possible 5.3% increase in health plan costs for large employers in 2021.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Lilly invests $30 million in health-equity focused venture fund
The company is working to identify programs run by people in underrepresented communities.
Walgreens inks credit card deal with Synchrony, Mastercard
The new cards allow consumers to earn rewards on health and wellness products.
On-Demand Web Seminar Perspectives on the future of whole-person virtual care
Whole person virtual care is fast becoming the way to empower employees to live their healthiest lives. Join us to discover five important perspectives on the future of virtual care.
UnitedHealth to purchase Change Healthcare for $8 billion
The acquisition is one of UnitedHealth’s largest and is another step in expanding the company’s health services business under its Optum division. The companies said the combination would help simplify services around medical care to improve health outcomes and lower costs.
Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan health venture to shut next month
Haven, the joint health-care venture between Amazon.com Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., plans to shut down at the end of February, a spokeswoman said. “The Haven team made good progress exploring a wide range of healthcare solutions, as well as piloting new ways to make primary care easier to access, insurance […]
Digital tools can help employees struggling with addiction
With access to in-person support limited during COVID, digital treatment platforms like Quit Genius can help employees with drug and alcohol addictions seek the help they need.
First Choice Health expands offerings during pandemic
The large self-insured healthcare provider network added new regions and partnered with programs to help consumers cope with quarantine challenges.
6 ways technology changed the workplace in 2020
The pandemic forced many companies to allow employees to work from home, which created new challenges for employers and their workforce.
Trump rule gives small companies a new tool to help workers buy health coverage
Proponents of the plans say they’re a good option for companies that may not feel they can afford to offer a traditional plan to workers but want to give them something to help with health care expenses. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.
WFH loneliness is the latest virtual challenge for employers
More than half of employees report feeling lonely while working from home, which impacts productivity, job performance and retention.
Food for thought: Nutrition programs spike employee productivity
With the holiday season approaching, employees may be indulging more and focusing less. An employer-provided nutrition program can help workers practice healthy habits.
Views 4 benefit trends to watch in 2021
Benefits are undergoing transformational change under the COVID-19 era, and what used to be a standard package 20 years ago may now be inadequate.
8 employee benefits to be thankful for this year
In a year like no other, employers stepped up to provide employees with much-needed support for child care, mental and physical health and financial wellness.
Aquent to cover employee healthcare premiums for the holidays
The marketing and creative staffing firm is giving employees a break that will increase their compensation over the course of two pay periods.
Benefits Think Care navigation: The next frontier in managing healthcare costs
Sometimes called “concierge” care services, care navigation refers to services that help patients access and coordinate healthcare — particularly when multiple providers, sites of care and types of healthcare services are involved.
Scott Paddock
Healthcare Bluebook
Benefits Think Employers and benefits administrators must prepare for a COBRA avalanche
The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.
Bo Armstrong
DataPath
Views 10 ways telemedicine has transformed healthcare in 2020
These changes have the potential to impact employee benefits for years to come.
What to know as ACA heads to Supreme Court — again
Whether or not the ACA is upheld will determine the future of healthcare.
