Healthcare plans

With workers harder to find and the ACA's tax on generous coverage postponed, employers are hitting pause on a feature of job-based medical insurance much hated by employees: the high-deductible health plan.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

With workers harder to find and the ACA's tax on generous coverage postponed, employers are hitting pause on a feature of job-based medical insurance much hated by employees: the high-deductible health plan.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to Wallethub analysis.

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

Clients need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.

HR managers, it’s time to help workers make the most out of their remaining flexible spending account funds by reminding them which expenses are eligible.

HR managers need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.

As hospitals seek to care for patients beyond their walls, they’ll need systems that will extend care to new settings.

Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

Caring for sick or aging loved ones causes nearly 40% of employees to quit their jobs. By providing caregiving support, employers can retain their best talent and save money.

As hospitals seek to care for patients beyond their walls, they’ll need systems that will extend care to new settings.

Employers like Walmart and Prudential look at the value of benefits programs when strategizing healthcare offerings.

Repealing the Cadillac tax, simplifying ACA employer reporting requirements and expanding HSAs are high on priority lists.

This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.

This is a workforce unlike any other in history, and to attract and retain the best workers now and in the future, companies must modify their approach to employee benefits.