Healthcare plans

Remote connections can greatly expand access to care for more people, allowing patients to see a doctor from almost anywhere, says physician Tania Elliott.

Plan sponsors would be wise to ask their healthcare vendors if they have insurance policies in place to cover data breaches and other risks, according to USI’s Paul King.

A reduction in employer contributions and rising prescription drug costs are drivers of growth in healthcare costs, according to new data from consulting and actuarial firm Milliman.

Employers need to understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies and ensure that app developers they do business with are compliant, says lawyer Stefano Quintini.

Withing’s Cedric Huthings and other experts share insights on how technology is changing the benefits landscape — and why employers must embrace the transition.

A reduction in employer contributions and rising prescription drug costs are drivers of growth in healthcare costs, according to new data from consulting and actuarial firm Milliman.

Industry experts, such as Withing’s Cedric Huthings, discuss how wellness technology is changing the benefits landscape — and how employers can embrace it.

DOL outlines companies’ obligation under the statute, but still leaves many issues unresolved, says attorney Jeff Nowak.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the ACA.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the Affordable Care Act, says James Perry of Corporate Synergies.

Plan sponsors have until Jan. 1, 2017 to comply with the final EEOC rules, which ban plan designs in which more generous insurance options are only available to employees who complete a health risk assessment or biometric screening.

Insurers frequently offer incentives intended to move employers to new models, networks and platforms, but they can be very confusing for clients, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

Health plan sponsors have a valuable role to play in preventing avoidable deaths from medical mistakes, says Joe Kiani, president of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation.

Part 2 of the inaugural Dig|Benefits Technology Innovator Awards, honoring employers, advisers, consultants and service providers.

Plan sponsors have until Jan. 1, 2017 to comply with the final EEOC rules, which ban plan designs in which more generous insurance options are only available to employees who complete a health risk assessment or biometric screening.

The U.S. Supreme Court backed out of a divisive clash involving religious groups that object to contraceptive coverage under the ACA, issuing a compromise decision that said the two sides might be able to work out their differences.

Insurers frequently offer financial incentives designed to move employers away from historic plan designs, networks and platforms, but they can be very confusing unless plan sponsors know what to look for, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

The founder of Strive Benefits is trying to change the small-business benefits landscape by empowering employees to take control of their healthcare.

The founder of Strive Benefits is trying to change the small-business benefits landscape by empowering employees to take control of their healthcare.

Truveris’ chief technology officer created OneRx, a free prescription benefits and savings app.