Taking care of your employees is important, but how do you know you are paying for the right care? When patients receive low-value care, meaning care that is duplicative or not supported by research, they pay more for unnecessary or inadequate care....
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...
Primary care is at the core of our healthcare system and serves as the cornerstone of healthy communities. In a perfect world, primary care would be used first, most frequently, and would have built-in patient navigation. However, studies have shown that primary...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades but it has become a hot topic in recent months due to the rise of open-source, generative AI platforms like ChatGPT that are publicly available. AI is being used in virtually every industry, including...
Employees work to take care of themselves and their loved ones. That means they need to be able to afford necessities like food, clothing, housing, and healthcare to be healthy and productive. If employees are unable to meet these basic needs, they will not be able...
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...
Maximizing Motivation for Employee Well-Being Did you know that 92% of people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions? Most individuals want to live healthier lives, yet many struggle to achieve or sustain healthy habits. Similarly, despite having information...
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...
While most employers offer health insurance, do you ever wonder why? So what is employer-sponsored health insurance? What is employer-sponsored health insurance? Employer-sponsored health insurance is an insurance plan funded by an employer. Employers care about...
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...
