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Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
Health care consumers--especially younger generations--have rising expectations for speed, convenience and availability of care.
Caregivers are getting younger, and they're tending to children and adults of every age, with a range of health conditions.
In a recent survey, brokers said they're seeing an increased demand for price transparency services among employer clients.
Employers and payers are looking for different things when they evaluate a new drug or medical treatment.
Workplace wellness programs may be better off targeting those who suffer from greater levels of stress.
This year's top brand is valued at $10.9 billion, an 11 percent decrease over last year. What is it?
Employees fear employers may penalize them for less-than-ideal health and fitness habits, and raise premiums or try to limit coverage.
These younger generations disagree with most of what the press has reported on them over the last several years.
Increased access and convenience top the list of what employees would like to see, but they're not the only things.
This year, the number of apps per HR customer is up 6 percent, and 10 percent now use 200 apps or more.