Health Advocate’s latest large employer survey uncovers challenges facing employers By Marcia Otto, VP, Product, West’s Health Advocate Solutions Organizations continue to focus on helping employees improve their overall well-being, which in turn can positively impact productivity and costs. The key to realizing the value of this focus is an engaged population, yet despite best […]
By Kim Fredericks | Reader’s Digest Navigating the world of healthcare and keeping your medical bills in check can be overwhelming. These tips can help you understand the process and save you money. Don’t avoid the doctor or pharmacy It’s not surprising that 64 percent of Americans want to lower their healthcare bills, as a recent […]
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett | HRDive Dive Brief: More than 40% of employees find that dealing with multiple vendors to access their benefits is confusing, according to a new Health Advocate’s survey, “Driving Benefits Engagement: Strategies to Optimize Employee Health and Well-Being Programs.” To add to the confusion, 54% of employers offer access to benefits on […]
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | BenefitsPRO “The more the merrier” does not always apply when it comes to benefits, especially if it results in confusion and low employee engagement, according to Health Advocate’s report, “Driving Benefits Engagement: Strategies to Optimize Employee Health and Well-Being Programs.” Heath Advocate surveyed more than 300 HR and benefits managers, and […]
By Raffi Terzian, M.D., Senior Medical Director at Health Advocate As you’ve seen during the devastating 2017-2018 flu season, influenza (flu) can have a significant impact on the business community in terms of employee illness and loss of productivity. (Keep reading for a special offer to help keep your employees safe from the flu this […]
By Jessy Paull | Employee Assistance Report Financial stress is alive and well across America. While front pages and online headlines tout low unemployment rates and a soaring stock market, there is a silent trend taking place: American employees are worried about their financial well-being, and the effects of that stress are a double-edged sword. […]
By Rich Prall, Vice President, Product Specialist Many chronic diseases are preventable. They are also more treatable and less costly when detected early. It’s necessary to uncover potential health risks in order to improve health and reduce costs. Health Advocate’s Biometric Screening Program is an important first step toward improving the health of your employees […]
By Jocelyn Sivalingam, MD, FACP, Medical Director Immunizations are a topic that many think are limited to the preventive care of children; however, adults also benefit from this mainstay of high-value care. We know that on the whole, adults have much lower rates of receipt of vaccines 1, 2 as compared to children, so opportunities […]
By Rich Prall, Vice President, Product Specialist Workplace health screenings are a critical component of corporate wellness initiatives. By measuring key aspects of health, including blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and glucose, among others, these screenings provide valuable insights into the health of employees and help identify potential risk factors early on, enabling employers to implement […]
Episode 13: Chronic Condition Management Chronic diseases are among the costliest and most prevalent health issues organizations face when it comes to employee health. In this episode of Health Advocate’s Ask the Expert series, we’re joined by Dr. Raffi Terzian, Health Advocate’s Senior Medical Director, to discuss strategies to manage chronic conditions in the workplace.