How 4 Employers Are Supporting Workers Through Challenging Times
During a recent panel, several employers shared the strategies they've implemented to support employees, including direct contracting and virtual support groups.
7 Things Employers Should Be Doing to Fulfill Their Fiduciary Duty
Employers should review their contracts, conduct claims analyses and more to meet their fiduciary responsibility, according to one expert.
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Navina’s AI Copilot Eases the Value-Based Burden, Study Shows
A new independent study from Phyx Primary Care’s Innovation Lab points to measurable improvements in physician burnout, documentation efficiency, and key VBC metrics among primary care practices.
Midwest Health Purchasers Collaborative Taps Vida Health for Obesity Specialty Care
Through a new partnership, members of the Midwest Health Purchasers Collaborative can access Vida Health’s obesity care solutions.
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.
Stuck in the Middle: Employers’ Challenges In Accessing Their Health Data
Employers are starting to face lawsuits from employees for not fulfilling their fiduciary duty. However, employers are also struggling to access their claims data from their third party administrators, which makes it difficult to uphold their fiduciary responsibility, experts say.
Why Healthcare Data Is Vital for Employers
Employers need healthcare data in order to make decisions, but the data isn't always easy to get, experts said on a panel at MedCity INVEST.
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9 Ways to Find Caregivers With Flexible Scheduling Options
Discover nine top caregiver services with flexible scheduling to fit changing routines, shift work or evolving health needs — featuring trusted platforms and in-home care providers.
Employers Will Share Value-Based Care Strategies at MedCity INVEST
At the MedCity INVEST conference from May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, a panel discussion sponsored by Quantum Health will share how employers are addressing value-based care.
How One Healthcare Exec Wants Employers To Tackle Obesity
Employers should be looking at obesity as a chronic condition and focus on weight management solutions over weight loss solutions, said Parin Chikani, medical account director for managed markets at Novo Nordisk. He made these comments Tuesday at the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
What 4 Employers Want From Health Vendors
Employers are looking for more honesty from their potential health vendor partners. This was the topic of conversation during a Wednesday panel among benefit leaders at the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
Why Traditional Fertility Benefits Are Inequitable and Costing Employers More
Traditional fertility benefit practices — like dollar cap benefits and step therapy — are creating inequities in treatment, said Ann Gaines, senior vice president of business development at Progyny. Gaines made these comments Wednesday during the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
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The 3 Best Medical Alert Devices for Active Seniors
Are you looking for a medical alert device that is elegant-looking and balances your independence and safety? Here are the best devices to choose from.
3 Recent Healthcare Wins for Employers
Amid the difficult healthcare environment, it's important to note that there have been some wins for employers, said Katy Spangler, senior advisor of the American Benefits Council, during the Midwest Business Group on Health conference held Tuesday. These wins include the No Surprises Act and price transparency rules.
High-cost Pharmacy Claims, Medical Inflation Among Top Threats for Employers
When asked what the biggest threats facing them were, 94% of employers said high-cost pharmacy claims, 91% said medical inflation and 91% said million dollar treatments being approved by the FDA, according to a new survey from the Midwest Business Group on Health.
M&A mania: Employers are concerned about constant healthcare consolidation, expert says
Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of Midwest Business Group on Health, said employers are worried that the consolidation of healthcare companies will lead to higher costs for employers and patients. She made her comments following McKesson's announcement that it has agreed to acquire Rx Savings Solutions, but declined to speak specifically about the deal.