The new surprise billing rule looks to reduce anxiety for consumers and ease billing disputes for employers and plan sponsors. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management revealed a … Read More
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Our health & welfare experts write articles, host webinars, launch videos and get interviewed by employee benefits, insurance, business and national media. It's award-winning insurance journalism which can be found here weekly.
Our Take: Popular Voluntary Benefits May no Longer be Optional
A recent survey shows more employers offering popular voluntary benefits. We think it could help attract and retain top talent. The world of work looks different, and employees—and potential employees—are prioritizing different aspects of their careers and compensation. In a … Read More
Our Take: Are you Prepared to Educate Employees on COVID-19 Vaccines?
Employers are often trusted sources of information for employees and can be an important part of educating employees on COVID-19 vaccines. For most adults, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility may have seemed like a distant prospect—until now. With vaccine production and distribution … Read More
Our Take: New Study Highlights the Importance of Benefits Literacy
A new study suggests the importance of benefits literacy in helping employees make informed healthcare choices. The rise in apps and benefits technology platforms offer consumers more access to data, increased price transparency and presumably more control. Patients shopping around … Read More
Our Take: It’s Time. Expect More Open Enrollment Questions
Many employees are looking closer at benefits options leading to open enrollment questions. Are you ready to answer them? With many benefits plans starting January 1st, employers around the country are navigating their annual open enrollment period right now. Open … Read More
Our Take: Voter Engagement, the 2020 Election and Healthcare
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses the connection between the 2020 election and healthcare. Early voting in the 2020 election has shattered records, setting a historic pace for voter turnout by the time … Read More
Our Take: Responding to the COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses the COVID-19 mental health crisis. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture of the impact of COVID-19 on … Read More
Our Take: What Does the NJ Health Insurance Tax Mean for Employers?
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance topics. This article discusses the newly signed New Jersey health insurance tax law. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law levying a 2.5% health insurance tax on net premiums … Read More
Our Take: 2020’s Biggest Contribution to Work? A Positive Corporate Culture
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses how a crisis can seed a positive corporate culture. There’s no shortage of clichés and overused adjectives to describe the ways 2020 is like no other year … Read More
Our Take: Employer Transparency Strengthens Worker Trust During Tough Times
Worry over health, finances and employment uncertainty is stressing out employees. Open communication and employer transparency can ease minds.
Our Take: Workplace Health in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Workplace health will have a different meaning after the COVID-19 crisis ebbs and the economy reopens.
Our Take: Worker Burnout Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading employee burnout. Expert says the potential is there for long-term mental health issues.
Our Take: Leveraging Telemedicine as a Coronavirus Triage Resource
Telemedicine’s fast access to healthcare is one reason why it could be useful as a coronavirus triage resource.
Our Take: EmployersRx Coalition Lobbies for Drug Pricing Reform
500+ large employers unite to target prescription drug pricing reform.
Our Take: U-Haul Adopts No-nicotine Policy for Job Applicants
A large U.S. employer takes a tough stance on tobacco use with a new no-nicotine policy for job candidates.
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