Cost-Containment

As the economy remains poor, the cost of health care remains growing concern to consumers, according to Deloitte's 2011 Survey of Health Care Consumers.

David Stern wants progress in the NBA's collective bargaining talks by Labor Day. He may get his wish.

Nearly three-quarters of people who lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs reported skipping out on needed health care or prescription drugs.

Voluntary benefits likely wont be going away any time soon, especially with HHS and health reform presenting a challenging health care environment. Voluntary benefits are popular because they work, and people like them.

Though the economy has shown signs of modest improvement, the health care spending share of the nation's GDP hasn't retreated to pre-recession level.

As successful benefits brokers and benefits managers understand, businesses need solutions to problems, not products to buy.

Walgreen Co., the largest drugstore chain in the U.S., said Monday it is now offering seasonal flu vaccinations at all of its stores during pharmacy and clinic hours.

A union official says thousands of striking workers are joining picket lines and rallies at Verizon work locations from Massachusetts to Virginia.