U.S. workers who rate their mental wellbeing as fair or poor report four times more unplanned absences Employers using EAPs, however, can improve collaboration, reduce absenteeism and increase workplace wellbeing.

With 64% of U.S. workers reporting high or moderate mental health risk, employers must prioritize benefits that help employees and improve productivity, according to a TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) expert.

Health care costs continue to rise, reaching an average of $15,013 per employee in 2022. Employers expect the trend to continue and project a 5.4%…

With health care spending rising, payment integrity solutions can play an increasingly important role in how brokers help clients reduce costs.

Advocacy service models use data and tech innovation to help streamline information, increase quality of health care and save money.

Hospitals are reexamining their health plans to address medical cost trend and add options that stand out in a highly competitive labor market.

In today's evolving benefits environment, helping clients identify and evaluate the right technology solutions is an opportunity for brokers to stand out from their competition. The good news is, says Aflac's Jen Daniel, brokers have access to a range of expert resources to help them make insurtech recommendations with confidence.