Practice management

Employers often overlook the wellness implications of their indoor office spaces but the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos, is hoping to change that.

For workers looking at life post-career, steady income is more important than return on investment.

Workers are increasingly turning away from traditional healthcare delivery models in favor of alternatives, according to Oliver Wyman research.

Low satisfaction and high costs are driving consumers away from traditional healthcare delivery models in favor of alternatives.

Number of agents and brokers surging as more insurers rely on independents, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The HealthiestYou application encourages higher levels of utilization with mobile access, greater ease of use, according to benefit advisers.

Integrating telemedicine with voluntary benefits can mean substantial savings for employers and significant opportunities for brokers.

In another ACA irony, carriers seek to discourage sales of money losing policies by denying consumers the professional advice they need, says NAHU president Don Goldmann.

Working through their advisers, some organizations are responding with financial literacy and other workforce programs

Benefits administration technology firm Businessolver partners with online finance company SoFi to provide student loan refinancing as an employee benefit.

There are a number of successful methods to use to convince a client’s staff of the value of these offerings, says benefit expert Tyson Funk.

Advisers and their clients have to start planning now to ensure they are prepared for the HSA fiduciary rules taking effect in two years.

HealthiestYou application encourages higher levels of utilization with mobile access, greater ease of use.

Traditional group coverage is dropping as employers help workers find other options, including private exchanges.

The social media site is an invaluable marketing tool, says Amy Evans, but be sure potential clients know what you do and how to contact you.

How advisers can help employers attract younger workers with this non-traditional worksite product.

Employers are already swamped enough dealing with a litany of benefit issues. That’s why, a panel of plan sponsors explained at the NAPA 401(k) Summit, they are looking for benefits help from their advisers.

It’s tough to keep good people, but EBRI CEO Harry Conaway, says employers willing to let staff work where and when they want have a better shot at maintaining all-stars.

ACA reporting requirements have brought increased scrutiny of employer-sponsored healthcare plans and the government is largely expected to respond to red flags through audits.

Some group programs are being dropped and workers being moved to individual private exchanges.