The highest court in the country upheld most of the Affordable Care Act in June. But everybody knew it was only an overture. The law “will fall in … Read more
Should Hurricane Sandy’s First Responders be Offered Health Benefits?
From leading evacuees through flooded streets to carrying a family pet out of a collapsing home, first responders have been dubbed the heroes of Hurricane … Read more
Why You Need a Few Silicon Valley-Style Perks for Your Employees
Companies in California’s Silicon Valley are sending employees home with dinner and the cleaners to wash up afterward. These perks aren’t reserved … Read more
Communicating About HSAs and CDHPs During Open Enrollment Season
It’s open enrollment season, and many employers are seeking to increase enrollment in consumer driven health plans (CDHPs). To make sure these plans are … Read more
Telemedicine Moves Into Mainstream as More Employers Offer It
With 15 states now requiring insurers to cover electronic medical consultations and treatments, telemedicine is not so much an emerging trend as one that … Read more
States Starting to Define “Essential” Health Benefits Under New Law
California and Washington state will require coverage of acupuncture. Arkansas wants prevention counseling for women at high risk of breast cancer but not … Read more
Report: Medical Care Spending for Employees Rose 4.6% Last Year
Spending on medical care for Americans with job-based insurance rose 4.6 percent last year, driven mainly by higher prices charged by hospitals and other … Read more
Data Shows That Recessions Hurts Older Workers’ Long Term Health
There are 20 million Americans between 55 and 60. Nearly 1 million are unemployed, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many more lack health … Read more
Survey: Family Health Premiums Up Just 4%, Still Outpace Wage Growth
Health care costs moderated considerably in 2012, rising by a relatively modest 4 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & … Read more
Keeping It Simple: 5 Tips for Effective, Engaging Work Fitness Challenges
HR managers are often confounded when their wellness programs experience less-than-expected employee engagement, but they should take heart — … Read more