Healthcare plans

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.

A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?

Encouraging employees and their family members who suffer from addiction to receive safe and effective treatment is only part of the solution.

Cambia Health CEO Mark Ganz says benefits managers should focus on creating trust among employees to better care.

Encouraging employees and their family members who suffer from addiction to receive safe and effective treatment is only part of the solution.

Many younger employees think they can’t save for their post-work years. But Optum Bank CEO Deborah Culhane says they can — and argues health savings accounts may be the best vehicle to do so.

Many younger employees think they can’t save for their post-work years. But Optum Bank CEO Deborah Culhane says they can — and argues health savings accounts may be the best vehicle to do so.

Springbuk’s Health Intelligence tool uses claims data to help clients paint a picture of workers’ health.

The company recently added six new health skills to its virtual assistant — which may lead to improved healthcare compliance and education, experts say.

A direct primary care model saved me from having a horrible health outcome. Can we embrace other new ideas to turn a broken system around?

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.