Here’s what workers and bosses say, and what employers can do to keep workers healthy and productive.
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David Burda is editorial director, health care strategies, for MSP-C, where he serves as the chief health care content strategist and health care subject matter expert, and was editor of Modern Healthcare, the industry’s leading health care business publication.
Despite dire predictions, businesses continue to step up and provide health benefits to workers.
Employers will feel less pain if they partner with providers on drug take-back programs for workers.
Why do employers need to be wary of provider-sponsored health plans?
How unassuming bills can reveal much about what employers are getting for their health care dollars.
Employers must become advocates for routine depression screening of their workers.
Employers might want to think twice about high-deductible health plans for their workers.
A look at what those hard-earned dollars are buying.
Employers should put their money where their mouth is.
EEOC opens the door a little wider to allow genetics-based workplace wellness programs.
Patient-centered medical homes may be the best option for employees with chronic medical conditions.
You, or your employer, pay for what you get—especially when it comes to urgent care.
Employers, steer your workers to hospitals and doctors who are willing to exchange patient information.
Four ways employers can support efforts to improve overall community health.
Employers advocating alternative medical treatments need to create financial incentives.
EEOC, HHS lay out the regulatory do’s and don’ts for workplace wellness programs.
Employers must not shrink from asking if their costs will rise after merger deals are done.
An abundance of resources enables companies to steer patients to the safest hospitals and doctors.