Consumer Driven Health Care

Findings from a recent Hewitt Associates survey determined employers depend on both penalties and incentives to encourage their employees to participate in wellness programs.

An early effective date threatens plan participants and administrators alike.

Employers remain committed to improving worker health, but according to a new survey, many are tightening requirements to receive financial incentives for participating in health and productivity programs.

Will more spending on a failing health care system make us a healthier, more economically-competitive, nation?

Distribution of individuals covered by private health insurance, by type of plan, 2005-2009

Employees were asked, "How is your outlook for 2010, in terms of job stress and workload?"