Healthcare plans

There are a variety of privacy breaches employers know to avoid – not sharing health data and providing secure areas for private conversations, for example. But what about the obscure privacy concerns you might not have thought about? Here are six to address to ensure each of your wellness events is as safe and secure as possible, from Alan Kohll, founder and president of TotalWellness.

Donald Trump’s administration continues to push for a vote this week in the House to replace the Affordable Care ACt, which the president said on Sunday is “in serious trouble.”

As data expands and analytical solutions evolve, employers are looking at using augmented intelligence solutions, such as IBM Health’s Watson, to provided catered health treatments for workers.

The coverage, which helps with out-of-pocket exposure, doesn’t work well as a stand-alone voluntary sale, explains Peggy Hayes of American Public Life.

The Trump White House and congressional Republicans were at odds Thursday over whether to try for another vote on replacing the Affordable Care Act next week.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Bill Hennessey founded Pratter, which enables employees to search and compare prices for medical tests.

The policies will be sold this summer, with effective dates of Jan. 1, 2018.

The "endowment effect" is causing workers to stick with plans that aren't in their best financial interest. But employers can help change that behavior.

The policies will be sold this summer, with effective dates of Jan. 1, 2018.

These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.

Multiple factors impact these rising expenses, and the president must think beyond service delays and price controls to contain them.

Health reimbursement plans and new HRAs touted as promising solutions, but ROI for advisers is questionable.

With the right education, advisers can help companies and employees save on premiums and become more aware of how to use the healthcare system effectively.

Despite a stalemate in Congress over a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump says his efforts on health care are “doing very well” and that he still wants a bill passed before tackling tax reform.

An aging workforce, DIY healthcare and developing technologies will transform the way employers think about benefits.

Programs are becoming more comprehensive, with more companies focusing on fiscal programs while continuing to address physical and emotional wellness.

Companies that offset the burden for employees with medical and support services are likely to see higher retention rates and improved productivity.

A majority of benefits execs say they were relieved to see the GOP’s healthcare plan fail, and instead would like Congress to focus on drug prices.

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, which protects medical stop-loss, passed this week with a 400-16 vote.