Healthcare plans

New rules from the Department of Labor are helpful, but they should be loosened up further so employers can save money and provide better insurance to employees.

An estimated 126.6 million Americans suffer chronic physical pain, yet 35% of surgeries are not necessary leading to billions of employer dollars going to waste.

The measures would increase plan design flexibility for high-deductible plans and could have a large impact on employee enrollment if they become law.

Forget Biggest Loser-style competitions and healthy snacks. It’s time to focus on chronic diseases and lifestyle changes.

Forget Biggest Loser-style competitions and healthy snacks. It’s time to focus on chronic diseases and lifestyle changes.

Nineties throwbacks have swept through music, TV and fashion. Some startups want to bring a bit of that vintage feel to workplace health insurance plans.

Closer examination of seven key segments helps predict attitudes and preferences for wellness programs.

Coldbrook Insurance Group introduces Total Control Health Plans to help clients reduce plan expenses and improve their health spend.

The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.

The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.