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Starbucks percolates its family-friendly benefits

Starbucks expands fertility benefits services to help cover health and drug costs.
Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Mon Oct 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

What Are We Doing About Ridiculous Healthcare Costs?

It’s time for employers to get innovative and get serious about stemming rising medical costs.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Aug 21st, 2019 | 2 min read

These Bold Choices Can Help Crush Healthcare Costs

Employers are slashing healthcare costs through choice and personalization.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Sun Aug 18th, 2019 | 8 min read

Employee Healthcare Costs to Top $15K in 2020

Employers embracing new strategies to curb rising costs, including virtual care and pharmacy drug solutions.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Aug 14th, 2019 | min read

These Groups are Pushing Congress on Surprise Medical Billing

Dozens of benefits groups are rallying behind a Senate bill that tackles unexpected costs and other healthcare issues.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Aug 9th, 2019 | 2 min read

Which Workers Are More Likely to Develop Chronic Diseases?

A new poll finds many U.S. workers are struggling when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jul 30th, 2019 | 2 min read

This is the most important benefit for job seekers

Unique perks are popular, but employees consider this benefit most when thinking about switching jobs.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jul 26th, 2019 | 2 min read

High-Deductible HPs Keeping Lower-Income Workers from Care

New analysis is the latest to underscore the effect out-of-pocket costs are having on employees.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Jul 24th, 2019 | 2 min read

Report: Millennials Reeling from ‘Unrealistic’ Workplace Demands

Work/life imbalance and data overload can cause younger employees to feel mentally fatigued.

Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed May 29th, 2019 | 2 min read

Employers Look for Help with Workers’ Surprise Medical Bills

Employer groups laud Congress, White House for teaming up to eliminate "surprise" medical bills.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri May 17th, 2019 | 2 min read

Study: Americans Are Agonizing Over Healthcare Costs

A study finds that high-deductible health plans are adversely impacting workers' ability to afford care.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu May 2nd, 2019 | 4 min read

How Policymakers Are Transforming Benefits

American Benefits Council President James Klein offered HBLC attendees a peek inside the Beltway.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Tue Apr 30th, 2019 | 3 min read

2 Employers Tackle the Quality-Care Challenge

Walmart and Honeywell share their programs aimed at addressing cancer.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Apr 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

3 Trends That Are Transforming Wellbeing

HBLC presenter discusses latest research that shows a shift to sophisticated cost-containment models.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Mon Apr 15th, 2019 | 3 min read

3 Tips to Improve Healthcare Communication

Employers need to choose their words carefully when laying healthcare options for workers.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Apr 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

4 Ways You Can Treat the Opioid and Suicide Epidemic

Only 22 percent of employers have, or plan to implement, programs aimed at these problems.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Mar 29th, 2019 | 2 min read

3 Ways to Bring Value to Healthcare Benefits

Here’s what you personally can do to improve both the quality and cost of healthcare for your workforce.
Carol Harnett is HRE’s Benefits columnist. She is a widely respected consultant, speaker, writer and trendspotter in the fields of employee benefits, health and productivity management, health and performance innovation, and value-based health. Follow her on Twitter via @carolharnett and on her video blog, The Work.Love.Play.Daily. View Article
Carol Harnett
Thu Mar 21st, 2019 | 4 min read

What UHC’s Expanded Rebate Program Will Mean

Nine in 10 NBGH members would like to see an alternative to the rebate-driven model.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Mar 15th, 2019 | 2 min read

Are On-Site Clinics a Cure for Staggering Healthcare Costs?

In-house healthcare is growing, but successful on-site clinics require serious consideration.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer/digital producer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Mar 6th, 2019 | 11 min read

Fitbit Hopes to Make Healthcare Affordable with New Trackers

Two new wearable devices are designed specifically for employers and health plans.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer/digital producer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Mon Feb 18th, 2019 | 2 min read