Healthcare

The federal government shutdown, the second longest in US history, is nearing the one-month.

The plan to eventually phase out rebates portends a seismic shift in the flow of billions of dollars among drugmakers, insurers and employers.

A value-driven approach includes comprehensive nutrition and physical activity programs, as well as access to behavioral health and wellness coaching.

With careful planning, data and creative thinking, benefit leaders can reduce costs and boost outcomes for employees.

The director of total rewards at Keystone Cooperative shares how she manages a dispersed workforce, and the benefits that help improve employee well-being.

Benefit leaders can help counter the out-of-pocket costs of high deductible health plans by offering smart savings options.

The VP of Global Benefit Services at InComm Payments shares the biggest challenges she's facing as a benefit manager, and her focus for 2026.

Key to cost containment lies in partnering with transparent PBMs, a more thoughtful approach to prescribing GLP-1s and encouraging the uptake of biosimilars.

The chief medical officer at Progyny shares the telehealth company's apporach to digital care for fertility to menopause support.

Benefit leaders can help parents get ahead of and support their children's needs with comprehensive pediatric offerings.

A new study finds many Americans are risking their own retirement security and health to support family members — with Gen X workers most at risk.

By making healthcare more affordable for work, businesses reap rewards in the long run.

Fewer than half of employers have a formal mental health communication plan — and even fewer keep it updated.

A combination of virtual physical and behavioral health options, as well as caregiver resources, provides quicker access to essential family wellness.

Debate over healthcare issues often spills into the workplace, shaping both employer decision-making and employees' sense of confidence in their benefits.

The CEO of Intellivo offers a step-by-step guide to make accident claims as easy as possible for benefit leaders and employees.

The head of BAN shares how benefit leader and broker partnerships create positive impacts for employers and their employees.

Brown & Brown's Erika Illiano suggests finding the right decision-support tool and constructing a compelling narrative around various coverage options.

Access to claims data enables plan sponsors to identify cost drivers, assess the impact of formulary decisions and negotiate better contract terms with PBMs.