Employers must step up to address substance abuse
By Nick Otto | Employee Benefit News Employers weighing how to deal with substance abuse issues among their workforce are facing an expensive task as the cost of abuse continues
Clinical Corner: Clinical Guidelines Enhance Decision-Making Support for Optimal Care
By Dr. Jocelyn Sivalingam M.D., Medical Director, West’s Health Advocate Solutions As patients, we all have questions: How do we know when it’s time to get a mammogram? What are
Survey: Human Interaction Increases Benefits Engagement
HR Daily Advisor A new survey conducted among HR and benefits managers on employee benefits engagement and utilization has found that despite the ongoing growth of technology, employees desire personalized,
Benefits Fragmentation Is the Biggest Hurdle to Employee Engagement
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,
What are the biggest challenges of benefits engagement?
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
Break through the barrier of benefits fragmentation
Integration overcomes challenges to drive engagement By Arthur “Abbie” Leibowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P., Chief Medical Officer and Founder with West’s Health Advocate Solutions As healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are
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