How Effective Are Virtual OUD Solutions Compared to Usual Care?
A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute found that virtual opioid use disorder companies are just as effective as usual in-person treatment and can improve retention.
Survey: Employers Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase by 9% in 2026, Driven by GLP-1s and Cancer Care
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver.
Transforming Clinical Content with Ambient & Generative AI
Sheila Bond, MD, talked about the latest trends regarding integration of AI in healthcare.
Business Group on Health: Employers To Maintain Well-Being Benefits Despite Cost Challenges
A new survey found that 73% of employers plan to maintain their well-being programs in 2025, while 20% will be expanding their programs.
The Policy Trends the Business Group on Health Is Watching
The Business Group on Health is paying attention to Medicaid cuts, tariffs, threats to ERISA and more.
How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025?
Multiple reports indicate that employers can expect rising healthcare costs in 2025. To address these costs, employers are holding their vendor partners accountable and evaluating their health plan and PBM partners.
How Should Healthcare Startups Approach Employers? 3 Execs Weigh In
During a panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare execs shared advice to startups on how to pitch to employers. They need to know their worth, understand the problem they’re solving, and think about issues globally.
Transforming the OR: CEO Reveals Game-Changing AI Tech for Better Efficiency
How Apella leverages technology to increase OR efficiency.
Business Group on Health: Healthcare Costs Expected to Surge at Highest Rate in 15 Years
Prescriptions, GLP-1s and cancer are major contributors to employers' healthcare costs, according to a new survey from the Business Group on Health.
Business Group on Health Exec: Role of a Benefits Manager Is Exponentially Harder Than It Was 10 Years Ago
Jim Winkler, Chief Strategy Officer for the Business Group on Health, will share his insights on how the group works with employers to help them stay informed about critical healthcare topics and implementation strategies for their companies at MedCity's INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas September 18.
‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care
Employers are in a unique position to drive change in obesity care, but face several challenges. Experts shared numerous strategies employers can implement.
Why the Commonwealth Fund Created a Task Force for Employer-Sponsored Insurance
The Commonwealth Fund recently launched the National Task Force on the Future Role of Employers in the U.S. Health System. In 2025, the task force will release a blueprint of actionable recommendations on how employers can improve their coverage.
Integrating GLP-1s: How Berry Street is Redefining Nutrition Care
Richard Fu details the company's approach to nutrition therapy and strategy for patients using GLP-1s.
3 Trends Employers Should Watch Out for in 2024
The top three areas of concern for employers in 2024 include rising healthcare costs, mental health challenges and cancer care, according to a recent report from Business Group on Health.
The 3 Areas that Concern Business Group on Health’s CEO
Issues around healthcare affordability, mental health challenges and worsening chronic conditions are all top of mind for Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of Business Group on Health.
Here Are 8 Trends for Large Employers
A new Business Group on Health survey revealed several key trends for large, self-insured employers. These trends show a rising prevalence of mental health challenges and a decreasing emphasis on virtual health.
Despite Economic Pressures, 90% of Employers Will Continue Wellbeing Programs, Survey Shows
Most employers are looking to maintain their investments in wellbeing programs, according to a survey from Fidelity Investments and the Business Group on Health. However, some areas of wellbeing will be emphasized more than others.
Is There a Mental Health Disconnect Between Employers and Employees? Experts Weigh In
Research shows that about 73% of benefits leaders believe their companies have increased mental health support, but about 40% of employees either don’t believe or are unsure if their company promotes a healthy workplace. When it comes to if there’s a disconnect between employers and employees in mental health, the issue often lies in communication, said Adam Stavisky, senior vice president of US benefits at Walmart.