Employers

The Migraine Impact Model is an interactive calculator that estimates migraine prevalence within a workforce and the associated economic burden of migraine on the employer.

The problem of violence against health care workers has escalated across the world, and tackling this issue requires the support of administrators.

At the National Alliance’s 2020 Annual Forum, a chief focus was spotlighting issues within the workplace exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic such as mental health and disparities in availability of health care services.

Bill Kramer, MBA, is the executive director for National Health Policy at Pacific Business Group on Health.

Through a collaborative effort by Catalyst for Payment Reform, the American Benefits Council, and Mercer, 4 key telemedicine considerations were issued for policymakers seeking to capitalize on the substantial growth in telemedicine and virtual care.

Frederick Schnell, MD, FACP, medical director of COA, discusses how employers' concerns with cancer care coverage can be addressed without compromising quality.

A survey by Willis Towers Watson finds significantly increased use and noted satisfaction in virtual care among the US workforce amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group about her organization’s partnership with the Healthcare Transformation Alliance and how transparency and employer leverage may shape the transition toward value-based health care.

As some private health insurance companies move to end waivers of cost sharing for virtual care, there will be several aspects to monitor for employers, particularly its impact on accessibility and potential deferral of health care services.

A report by PwC discusses the health care agenda of President-elect Joe Biden, particularly how his term will shape the future of the Affordable Care Act, value-based care, and drug prices.

David Weisenfeld, JD, legal editor at XpertHR, previews how employment law rulings may be affected by the Senate's recent confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

A recent survey of employers revealed a current a shift in organizations working to adopt lower-cost, value-based health care models.

Although employers serve as the predominant provider of health care coverage in the United States, significant gaps remain in availability of services that equally weigh mental and physical health.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, executive vice president for quality programs and value-based care at Texas Oncology and Community Oncology Alliance payment reform co-chair, discusses the role of employers in cancer care benefits and issues stemming from the pandemic.

A panel of key opinion leaders discuss how employers and self-funded companies should assess provider quality and value in cancer care at the 2020 Community Oncology Alliance Virtual Payer Exchange Summit.

Michael Abrams, MA, is the co-founder and managing partner of Numerof & Associates, a firm that helps businesses across the health care sector define and implement strategies for winning in dynamic markets.

Health care organizations can help spur growth among physicians through incorporating key experiences, such as out-of-expertise skill building and cross-functional projects, in their physician leadership development programs.

To address rising prices of private health insurance, employers are considering several strategies, including narrow networks and decreased reliance on intermediaries.

As the pandemic contributed to a significant decrease in the use of health care services in 2020, an analysis finds that employer health care benefit costs will likely increase in 2021 to address this deferral in care.

Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 4% over the past year, averaging $21,342, according to Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) study findings, with workers contributing $5588 in out-of-pocket costs.

As employers seek to gain a pulse of what the health care benefit cost trend will be for the coming year, the Business Group on Health will be monitoring several factors, including the impact of the pandemic, efficacy of virtual care, and deferral in care delivery.

In working directly with employers on their purchasing strategies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, notable concerns include independent primary care, consolidation, and quality of care.

Amid disruption precipitated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a survey by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions shows employers are maintaining or accelerating their health benefit strategies for 2021 and 2022.

This article was written by Maureen Hennessey, PhD, CPCC, CPHQ, senior vice president and director of Value Transformation for PRECISIONvalue.

Based on findings of the Business Group on Health’s 2021 Large Employers' Health Care Strategy and Plan Design Survey, employers have increased funding in virtual care and behavioral health amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.