Employee Participation

Less than half of employers are confident in the integrity of health care services and fees charged by hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, third-party administrators and even broker and consultants, says a new report.

Student loan borrowers making payments have significantly lower 401(k) contribution rates, however, some of the impact of the payments was lessened by auto-enrollment or employer contribution match, says a new report.

Brokers can benefit from a new lead generation tool developed by Judy Diamond Associates for small employers, while wellbeing provider Grokker is offering a new "live session" mental health solution for employees.

Third-party financial service companies are stepping in to pay providers in full immediately after a claim is filed, then they assume the financial relationship with the patient to collect due balances.

Pharmacies are still grappling with difficulties providing prescriptions Friday following a cyberattack against one of the nation's largest health-care technology companies that began on Wednesday.

With steep inflation affecting retirement goals, employers can play a pivotal role in reducing employees' financial stress by enhancing their offerings beyond the traditional 401(k) with emergency savings accounts, says a new report.