In today's competitive job market, employee well-being is a priority for employers who want to take care of their employees and attract top talent. While benefit plans and wellness programs play crucial roles in employee health, addressing social determinants of...
With rising inflation, high healthcare costs, and a tight labor market, businesses are looking for solutions to keep their employees engaged and increase productivity. Sam Silverstein, author, and founder of the Accountability Institute, spoke at The Alliance’s...
Coming out of a global pandemic, the inflation rate in the United States is at a staggering 8.2% and energy and health care costs are rising. The current economic climate has many employers questioning what will happen in the coming months and years. Steve Rick,...
Most people in Wisconsin receive care in a medical facility from providers employed by a hospital or health system but there are alternative options to the traditional model of care. Utilizing alternative care options like independent primary care, telehealth...
Does wading through data seem overwhelming or exhausting? The Alliance hosted a panel of experienced benefits professionals who said they used to feel this way – until they saw the immense opportunities better healthcare data could provide to make better benefits...
Consumer out-of-pocket spending on healthcare was projected to hit almost $500 billion in 2021 – and is expected to reach nearly $800 billion in 2026, according to healthcare market research group Kalorama Information. “Salary growth will continue to lag healthcare...
Patients in healthcare are often confused by the healthcare system, unsure where to go or who to trust. In fact, 3 in 4 American patients leave the doctor’s office confused, and do more research, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. So, if they’re...
Obesity doesn’t just influence employees’ waistlines, but also employers’ bottom lines. That is why we at The Alliance want to help employers understand its causes and effects on health – and how their employees and businesses are impacted – to offer best...
The Alliance recently held an event with Dr. Jessica Grossmeier to cover the best practices employers can use to engage more healthy employees. After her presentation, Dr. Grossmeier answered questions from the audience. Then Alliance was joined by two employer...
Improving employee engagement in their health and well-being is one of the most important elements to employer health benefits. Why? You can make all the cutting-edge tools and programs on the market available to your staff, but if they don’t use them, it's all for...
