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Employers Getting More Involved in Helping Workers Change HabitsThe continuing sluggish economy is forcing a growing number of large U.S. employers to take more aggressive measures to control rising health care costs and motivate workers to take charge of improving their own health, according to a survey conducted by Towers Watson.
Awareness Can Be Key to Success of HDHPA study finds that high-deductible health plans (HDHP) coupled with health savings accounts (HSA) can be a good fit for many employers and employees.
Employer Contributions Shifting in Consumer-Driven Health PlansWorkers with employee-only coverage have seen their annual employer contributions decrease, while those with family coverage have seen their annual employer contributions increase, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
How Does Union Membership Affect Health Insurance Coverage?How does union membership affect the likelihood of a worker having health insurance benefits?
Americans Willing to Use Technology to Form Healthier Habits, Study Shows July/Aug 2009
Consumer-Directed Plans Involve Consumers More and Cost Less, Aetna Study Reveals April/May 2009
Health Plan Websites are Lagging Behind Consumers’ Needs and ExpectationsFeb/March 2009 Edition
Health plan web portals aren’t working the way many in the health care industry think they’re working. Health care consumers expect clear ratings, easy-tounderstand information about costs, and meaningful input from member sites, says Metavante Corporation.
Rising Health Care Costs Will Leave 61% With Inadequate Retirement Income—Employers Can HelpJanuary 2009 Edition
Rising health care costs will have a dramatic effect on the postretirement incomes of an increasing number of people in the United States, according to a study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
Doctors Want National Health Care/Wellness ProgramsSeptember 2008 Edition
Support for a national health care program to tackle the nation’s health care problems is growing among the nation’s physicians. Approximately 59% of doctors in the United States said they support government legislation to establish a national health care plan.
Union Employees not Impressed With Health Care SystemIs the health care system broken? Consumers’ opinions divided.
Health Care Divides Along Party LinesHow does the U.S. health care system stack up against other countries?
More for Health Care Technology, Please Americans want more health care innovations, technology.
Some Employers Pay More for Pharmacy Than OthersEmployers in southern states eat the biggest mouthful.
TelemedicineResearch: Telemedicine Improves Access to Medical Care, Lowers Costs, and Enhances Health Care
Who Gets Covered?The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans' study Health Care Benefits: Eligibility, Coverage and Exclusions contains 22 sample health care policies and summary plan descriptions.
Physician Compensation Levels Continue to IncreaseThe 2007 Physician Executive Compensation Survey identifies the trends and factors that drive change in physician executive compensation.
Why Some Companies Pay More for Health BenefitsThe 2007 SHPS Health Practices Study just might save some employers serious money.
Information, Communication Pose Biggest ProblemsA recent study revealed statistics marking the current trend of confusion that surrounds consumer-directed health (CDHC) plans.
Improve Health Care LiteracyImprove your company's health care literacy with these practical tips from the National Coalition on Business Health.
Organizations Pay Expenses Related to Medical TourismEmployers pay for medical benefits abroad.
Younger Workers Differ From Older WorkersMore older workers are open to new treatment than younger workers.
Expanding Pockets to Care for the ElderlyFooting health care bills for aging parents.
Sources of Medical InformationWhere do employees get their health information?
Chronic Pain Up Almost 40 Percent Among U.S. Workers in the Past Decade...But most employees in pain still go to work, study finds.
Don't Forget to Mind Your Mental HealthMental health and substance abuse disorders (which often go hand-in-hand) are the sixth reason for hospitalizations admitted through the emergency department.