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Employer-sponsored high-deductible health plans make logical sense, but when it comes to paying that high deductible, no longer are employees sure what to do.

Virgin Pulse CMO and President Dr. Rajiv Kumar answered some questions from BenefitsPRO on how best to engage, implement, and drive success with well-being programs.

According to one study, $800 billion was spent on freelancers, contractors and alternative work last year.

You can disagree on how big the pay gap is, but theres no disagreement that there is one.

Turns out, its not about whether a wellness program can deliver results; its really about what kind of wellness program can deliver results for your individual groups profile. Wellness programs that offer health coaching may have a leg up when it comes to getting results.

The rule is scheduled to take effect on Dec. 1, and will raise the salary threshold at which employees can be exempt from mandatory overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week.