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5 Ways Employers Can Help Stressed-Out Parents
5 Ways Employers Can Help Stressed-Out Parents
Parents comprise at least 40% of the workforce, and nearly half of those parents rate their daily stress levels as overwhelming. Here are five things employers can consider doing to... Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
Is Diabetes Driving Up Your Health Plan Costs? Here’s How to Turn It Around
Is Diabetes Driving Up Your Health Plan Costs? Here’s How to Turn It Around
Capital Blue Cross’ proven diabetes management strategies have helped members lose weight, reduce diabetes-related health risks, and scale back the need for medications – helping employers collectively reduce healthcare costs... Read More
By
Michael Race
Balancing healthcare cost and efficiency, Capital eliminates hundreds of preauthorizations
Balancing healthcare cost and efficiency, Capital eliminates hundreds of preauthorizations
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure Capital members receive safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care more quickly. Read More
By
Jeff Wirick
Cutting Costs, Not Care: The Financial Benefits of Medical-Pharmacy Integration
Cutting Costs, Not Care: The Financial Benefits of Medical-Pharmacy Integration
While employers have little control over the rising costs of medications, they can adopt cost-effective strategies to help ensure their employees are getting the right medications at a more affordable... Read More
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Michael Race
Should GLP-1 Drugs Be Covered? 4 Facts for Employers to Consider
Should GLP-1 Drugs Be Covered? 4 Facts for Employers to Consider
There's a surge in demand for drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for weight loss. If you're an employer considering whether to cover these drugs for your employees, taking a... Read More
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Capital Blue Cross
5 Ways to Help Improve Maternal Health in the Workplace
5 Ways to Help Improve Maternal Health in the Workplace
One mom’s story illustrates how maternal health apps offered by Capital Blue Cross can help with parenting. But the apps also assist with healthy pregnancies, a pressing need in a... Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
4 Ways to Help Employees with Chronic Pain
4 Ways to Help Employees with Chronic Pain
Conditions that cause chronic pain can do more than hurt physically; they can also carry hefty mental and financial costs. But employers have options to help with all that hurt. Read More
By
Jerry Reimenschneider
Aphasia Impacts Communication, Not Intellect: 5 Ways Employers Can Help
Aphasia Impacts Communication, Not Intellect: 5 Ways Employers Can Help
Strokes or brain injuries leave a million Americans struggling to properly process language. But their intellect is not impacted, and employers can make modifications to help. Read More
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Jerry Reimenschneider
Employees with Disabilities Bring Creativity, Know How to Navigate Adversity
Employees with Disabilities Bring Creativity, Know How to Navigate Adversity
More people with disabilities are getting hired, and that benefits everyone in the workplace. But most of all, says a nationally known advocate, employees with disabilities bring unique skill sets... Read More
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Jerry Reimenschneider
Three Tips to Make Open Enrollment Less Stressful
Three Tips to Make Open Enrollment Less Stressful
Many people are confused when it comes to understanding healthcare benefits and the open enrollment process. Here are some tips that can help employers lessen the confusion for employees during... Read More
By
Michael Race