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As HR leaders and benefits experts seek to combat rising burnout and absenteeism, it’s time to recognize gut health as a powerful and actionable piece of the wellbeing puzzle.

"Stigma and access are often the primary culprits that prevent employees from utilizing mental health benefits," said Mindi Cox, Chief People Officer at O.C. Tanner.

The hot anti-inflammatory drug has been costing employer plans about $78,000 per 1,000 covered lives.

This month, I’m highlighting two women who exemplify what it means to lead with purpose and grit: Yun Mei Chalif of BenefitMall and Rachel Hawkins of Angler Insurance.

By investing in workplace design that supports your employees’ physical health, you are reducing costly health care claims, boosting productivity, strengthening your company culture, retaining top talent and staying ahead of compliance curves.

Here, we look at five notable state-level bills currently under consideration and their potential impacts on the nation's future.

But retention kept HealthEquity's HSA count growing, and the CEO sees cost-cutting pressure increasing employers' interest in new ideas.

“Employers and administrators should review plan documents to ensure death-related claims and forfeiture provisions are clearly defined and effectively communicated to the surviving beneficiaries,” said Maynard Nexen.