Commentary

With health care costs rising and obesity-related conditions impacting workplace productivity, employers are increasingly forced to weigh their options: accept the loss of coverage and its consequences or explore new ways to support employees.

While they appreciate the interest in efficiency, Andrew Biggs and Jason Fichtner fear beneficiaries will suffer.

Many companies have started funding wellness programs that enable staff members to keep fit, control their stress, and enhance financial security. Still, the execution of such initiatives calls for careful consideration of crucial legal aspects.

Feeling appreciated at work is directly tied to employee performance.

Although it may feel premature to start preparing for the next OE season, now is the best time to implement new technology.

Many former FDA officials and scientists with knowledge of the agency are optimistic about Makary — to a degree.

While the overwhelming majority of Americans are not on Medicaid, it is important to recognize that sharp funding cuts to Medicaid would not only affect program recipients, but also the financial wellbeing of countless hospitals and community health centers.

The program offers more benefits, but using the benefits is not always easy.