Healthcare plans

Though the perk can be a key differentiator for employers and help lower costs, companies also should realize that the test has some pitfalls.

Though the model may help solidify healthcare prices, it requires constant vigilance in order to work efficiently, experts say.

A successful program will only work if clients take the right approach and workers get involved.

The investment bank, which provides health savings accounts for 900,000 employees, has digitized its experience to help make the vehicle easier to use.

Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.

Using a three-pronged approach of quality relationships, integrated benefits and workplace culture allowed one employer to see positive healthcare outcomes.

A successful program will only work if employers take the right approach and workers get involved.

One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.

Employers with these kind of employees should consider these best practices to help improve productivity and minimize leave.

One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.

Education is key to helping employees understand their healthcare.

A workforce management expert walks HR pros through the process of certifying employee medical leave, and how to approach questionable requests.

The distribution channel includes about 8,500 benefit brokers, advisers and insurance agents who see greater value in a flat-rate model without claims.

The NextGen Benefits Mastermind Partnership program offers healthcare supply chain certification, a speakers academy and marketing program to help advisers stay relevant and expand business.

While healthcare admin costs are fixed, claims costs are variable. And with careful management, you can reduce this second bucket by 15% or more.

It’s a tough mission given the providers have the market power — but there are steps to take.

While the programs have grown to become an $8 billion industry, a new large-scale study finds the benefits to healthcare costs may be falling short.

The University of Lynchburg’s new degree aims to provide real world benefits experience.

A group called the Employer Health Innovation Roundtable, representing more than 8 million workers, is partnering with health startups to transform employee care — and change the industry in the process.