Consumer Driven Health Care

Obese Americans have smaller paychecks than those who arent overweight, according to researchers from George Washington University. And the difference is particularly prominent in women.

The New Year is now just weeks away and with it will come the phone calls and emails from your clients asking about the new contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA). This year, get out ahead of the inquirers and send a link to this article to your clients...

Obesity has long been a source for health problems, but new data shows the epidemic is also taking a heavy toll on wallets.

With consumers looking for ways to save wherever they can in todays economy, here are five tips from UnitedHealthcares Golden Rule Insurance Company to help individuals and families shopping for their own health insurance for 2012.

The IRS revealed Friday the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Increases in obesity, diabetes and children in poverty are offsetting improvements in smoking cessation, preventable hospitalizations and cardiovascular deaths, according to the United Health Foundations 2011 Americas Health Rankings.

Health price inflation hit a 13-year low in October, according to a report that tracks the health sector's employment, spending and pricing.

As an employer, you know the New Year is approaching fast; and if you have not already had your open enrollment completed, or if you are sweating the last minute details of your plan design and rollout for 2012, you may be wondering what to expect for the final version...