Consumer Driven Health Care

The cost of having a baby can be daunting, even with insurance.

The purchase of LHC Group will "enhance the reach of Optum's value-based capabilities along the full continuum of care."

Employers are increasingly pursuing cost management initiatives and education as part of comprehensive wellness initiatives.

Here's what employers need to know about rising health care costs and the continuing impact of COVID-19 in 2022 and beyond.

With skyrocketing costs and emerging digital health tools, employers are realizing they can't afford not to bring more health care management in-house.

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will remove nearly 70% of medical debt in collections accounts from credit reports starting in July.

Concerningly, consumers with mental health issues, in particular, are more likely to avoid health care services when enrolled in an HDHP.

Employers must be prepared for a release of pent-up demand for health care services and the costs that will come with it.