The Reality of Opioids in the Workplace—and How Employers Can Respond
By Matthew Verdecchia, MS, CEAP | HR Daily Advisor Despite what recent headlines may lead you to believe, misuse and abuse of opioids, as well as dependence on these drugs, is
Ask the Expert Episode 9 – Using Incentives to Drive Employee Wellbeing with Iris Tarou
Episode 9: Using Incentives to Drive Employee Wellbeing with Iris Tarou Organizations are increasingly offering incentives to encourage employees to participate in workplace wellness programs, but do they work? In
West’s Health Advocate Solutions Takes Physician Search to the Next Level with New MEDIS Provider Performance Engine
Proprietary, data-driven provider evaluation tool utilizes machine learning to enhance clinical advocacy programs including specialty care and second opinions. Plymouth Meeting, PA, September 20, 2017 – West’s Health Advocate Solutions, a leading
High-touch benefits support services experiencing a resurgence
By Abbie Leibowitz, M.D. | BenefitsPRO The latest Large Employers’ Health Care Strategy and Plan Design Survey from the National Business Group on Health highlights a number of leading trends
6 Smart Steps for Lowering Your Medical Bills
Are healthcare debts piling up? Our expert advice can help you cut those costs. By Barbara Kiviat | Consumer Reports When dealing with a daunting medical bill, such as an
How to Get Your Insurance to Pay for Breast Pumps
The current healthcare law covers breast pumps for new moms—so why are so many moms-to-be still registering for them? By Tina Donvito | Parents According to the baby registry site Babylist,
West’s Health Advocate Solutions Introduces New Member Platform
Streamlined website and mobile app to be deployed at thousands of organizations and available to millions of employees and members nationwide Plymouth Meeting, PA, August 2, 2017 – West’s Health Advocate
High-Touch Meets High-Tech
By Lenny Sanicola | WorldatWork How many times a year do you communicate with your employees about their benefits? Is it once a year at open enrollment time? Is it
Helping Hands
Patient advocacy programs seen as engine that powers not only health engagement, but also reference-based pricing model By Bruce Shutan | The Self-Insurer Patient advocacy programs have gradually emerged as