Healthcare

Rice University's executive director of HR operations ditched a traditional model for one that's providing lower costs and better customer service.

Why life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability are not as accessible to employees of smaller companies.

Employees who eat a healthy diet are 25% more likely to have higher job performance and increased cognitive function.

As some states move to have restrictions placed on pill prescriptions, no decisions have been made about whether mifepristone should be available via telehealth.

The president of Omada Health talks about why decision makers need to be thinking about holistic weight-management care as the demand for related medication grows.

Employees in the education and health services industry have the lowest average monthly healthcare premium at $147.11.

Prioritizing comprehensive healthcare, financial wellness, flexible work policies, mental health support and virtual care provides a competitive edge.

Between rising premiums and drug shortages, benefit managers need to strategize effectively to weather possible pharmaceutical tariffs.

Matt Ohrt didn't know much about the dysfunctional U.S. healthcare system until immersing himself in the details changed everything.

After a surprise diagnosis, access to an end-to-end surgery benefit gave one employee a "new lease on life."

Alternative funding options proving to be nimble for small to midsize businesses with more localized needs and growing interest in direct contracts.

The CEO of Imagine360 explains how to focus on reducing costs while maintaining quality care.

Amid the movement away from the fully insured arena, small to midsize businesses increasingly are embracing captives, cash prices, AI and other avenues.

JOYA Health launched a skin cancer prevention and anti-aging benefit for employers.

Chris Wolpert learned the power of publishing in getting across his benefits-advising message, earn street cred, and court prospective clients.

A benefits expert discusses the many advantages for businesses and employees that are connected to these savings options.

In the final installment of this series, advisers share the lessons they now apply to their healthcare and sales strategies.