A New Approach to Customized Benefits
By the end of 2021, 95 percent of American workers considered changing jobs. Of these, 92 percent were so ready for advancement they were willing to change industries to find a position better aligned with their goals. Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” this trend thrust employers into a fierce competition to keep talent from migrating to […]
Employee Well-Being is the New Normal
With the globally shared trauma of a multiyear pandemic, employees have felt disconnected, overwhelmed, and anxious. If you add on personal life responsibilities, the loss of loved ones, and other unique challenges, the cumulative stress can take a toll on anyone. A recent survey by the National Institute for Health Care Management revealed 51 percent of people […]
The U.S. Ranks Last in Healthcare Equity and Affordability Among High-Income Nations
A recent Commonwealth Fund study ranked 11 high-income countries in providing affordable, equitably accessible, high-quality healthcare. While Norway, the Netherlands, and Australia topped the list overall, the U.S. health system came in the last place. According to the study, Americans in every income bracket struggle to afford the healthcare they need, compared to people in other high-income […]
Diabetes Awareness Can Save Lives [Affordable Access to Healthcare Can Help Detect, Treat and Manage Chronic Diseases Such as Diabetes]
According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2018, almost 11 percent of Americans had diabetes. Over 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and countless remain undiagnosed. With a chronic disease so prevalent, it’s essential to understand the causes and how awareness and quality healthcare can play a role in slowing its progression. Type […]
Health Plan Design is a Strategic Business Decision
According to a Korn Ferry Institute professional survey, the top reason candidates choose one job over another today is company culture. Twenty-three percent of respondents selected this reason as their top priority. Benefits were not far behind, with 19 percent choosing this as most important. However, the two are closely related. Companies are focused on […]
Increased Demand for Virtual Healthcare Going Forward
As the largest living segment of the population, Millennials will comprise 75 percent of the workforce within the next six years. It’s no secret their appetite for convenience and technology has driven innovation in every sector, including healthcare. Even before 2020, telemedicine and virtual healthcare were considered the wave of the future. The pandemic accelerated that push […]
Be Prepared for the New Normal Through the Power of Partnerships
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to be prepared. Businesses of all shapes and sizes have been hit hard by this past year’s events and need flexible benefit brokers with a portfolio of products to adapt to their new normal. By combining insurance options, voluntary benefits, and non-insurance alternatives, brokers can step out […]
Looking into Healthcare’s Crystal Ball – The Present and Future of Direct Primary Care
The sun was already setting on the traditional in-office business world as we knew it, but 2020 became an accelerant that forced a reckoning on all fronts. The conventional ways of doing business, having a workforce in one location, and one-size-fits-all benefit plans quickly fell out of favor. Companies on the cutting edge of technology […]
Affordable Healthcare Alternatives Can Minimize the Fallout from COVID
While lockdowns have helped save lives by mitigating the spread of COVID-19, their implications for the economy and the long-term health of the population are far-reaching. As companies struggled to adjust their business models to survive during the pandemic, many were forced to shut their doors or downsize to stay afloat. Economists predict the record […]
Affordable Healthcare and Financial Literacy for Millennials [How Direct Primary Care Delivers the On-Demand Healthcare Experience that Millennials Want]
Faced with a rapidly changing way of living and working, millennials (people born between 1981 and 1994/6) often struggle to find their financial footing. The pandemic has affected many Americans, but a recent poll says COVID-19 has had a significant negative impact on millennials’ finances and savings. According to a Harris Poll, commissioned by DailyPay, Funding Our […]