A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture of the impact of COVID-19 on an escalating mental health crisis. The number of Americans contemplating suicide is soaring, and many more are showing signs of … Read More
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Our Take: What Does the NJ Health Insurance Tax Mean for Employers?
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law levying a 2.5% health insurance tax on net premiums collected for individual and large business plans across the state.1 Premiums for small businesses, non-profit dental plans, Medicaid, Medicare and certain … Read More
Our Take: 2020’s Biggest Contribution to Work? A Positive Corporate Culture
There’s no shortage of clichés and overused adjectives to describe the ways 2020 is like no other year in recent history. Unprecedented, uncertain and unimaginable immediately come to mind, but they’re just a few. How do we create a positive … 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.
Our Take: New Regulations for Healthcare Pricing Transparency
The government’s mandate on healthcare pricing transparency appears to be a positive step for medical services consumers.
Our Take on UnitedHealthcare’s U.S. Healthcare Crisis Fix
UnitedHealthcare aims to reduce ER costs by providing housing to the homeless. Will it impact the U.S. healthcare crisis?
Our Take on Walmart’s Concierge Healthcare Service
What’s the potential ripple effect of Walmart’s concierge healthcare on U.S. employee benefits?
Our Take: A Quarter of U.S. Healthcare Spending Is Wasteful
Wasteful healthcare spending is estimated at $760 billion to $935 billion annually. Why?
Our Take on Surprise Medical Balance Billing
Will Congress Pass Legislation to End Surprise Balance Billing or Cave to Special Interest Groups?
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