Consumer Driven Health Care

The pledge reinforces the critical role of nutrition in improving patient health, supporting recovery and promoting long-term wellness, according to HHS.

An aging population, rising chronic disease prevalence and continued migration of care to ambulatory settings are increasingly shaping demand.

"These false or unproven claims about vaccines have remained persistent in terms of exposure over the past several years, with little change to the share of the public who have heard most of these myths," according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust.

Segal survey shows employees are highly aware of their mental health benefits, but affordability, scheduling challenges and limited workplace discussion continue to prevent many from seeking care.

New American Heart Association research finds workers are motivated to improve their wellbeing, but financial pressures, time constraints and workplace demands continue to stand in the way.

The cards may work smoothly more than 70% of the time, but not necessarily at big-box stores' checkout counters.