Anyone that’s experienced poor healthcare knows that not all care is created equal. But if your organization is evaluating new benefits, how can you be sure you’re offering the highest quality care for your people? Luckily, there are independent third-party organizations like the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) that do the research and […]

The first of the year signals another chapter in healthcare benefit offerings. And for many employers, the turn of the calendar brings new beginnings and new goals. Here’s a look at three growing healthcare trends that benefits managers should be aware of moving ahead.   Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year, according […]

Waking up in the middle of the night to a child with an earache, catching a cold on your long-awaited vacation, trying to plan your primary care around travelling for your job – taking care of your health can be downright inconvenient when life is at its most hectic. To make matters worse, you’re often […]

Let’s face it: the traditional healthcare system doesn’t work. Rising medical costs and a shrinking provider workforce make it hard to see a doctor. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 Americans lack access to a primary care provider, according to a report from the National Association of Community Health Centers. This decrease in primary care […]

You may know your pharmacist as the face that greets you when you pop in to grab bandages and over-the-counter medicine at your local pharmacy. But while it’s not uncommon for people to view pharmacists as solely medication dispensers, these providers can do much more for patients looking to improve their health. Typically open on […]

If you or someone you care about has ever been diagnosed with a complex, serious, or rare medical condition, then you know how difficult it may be to process this news and navigate next steps. In such moments, the role of your care team becomes even more crucial: how will you make these complicated decisions […]