http://eba.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Ebn-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Ebn-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2637831/Thomson-Reuters-helps-manage-health-care.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Despite the nation's worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, employers that are genuinely concerned about having a sustainable impact on rising health care costs will need to invest in the health and well being of their human capital. But in order to achieve meaningful results, they must partner with key industry players whose deep knowledge of this increasingly complex area of benefits management will pay dividends. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:39:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2637831/Thomson-Reuters-helps-manage-health-care.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-12-17T14:39:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2633401/Health-care-analytics-now-made-affordable.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Small and midsize employers that lack the health plan management resources of larger organizations now have access to a quick and affordable method for combating rising benefit costs that could prove invaluable in this difficult economic climate. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2633401/Health-care-analytics-now-made-affordable.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-12-10T14:51:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/1241561/Avivia-Health-offers-holistic-approach-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null It pays to offer economies of scale when managing the complexity of increasingly costly group health benefit plans. Consider the wherewithal of Avivia Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMO giant Kaiser Permanente that coordinates the delivery of all services across the health care continuum to ensure a seamless member experience, as well as streamlined technology, plan administration and reporting. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:43:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/1241561/Avivia-Health-offers-holistic-approach-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-11-03T17:43:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/1239221/Regional-collaboratives-pool-data-meet-community-wide.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers and health plans are increasingly recognizing the value of pooling their resources into regional health care coalitions so that they can better achieve common objectives. Those efforts are now being turbo-charged, thanks to the emergence of regional collaboratives designed to help employers, health plans and providers set aside competing interests and jointly pursue greater cost and quality transparency and community-wide health improvement. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:29:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/1239221/Regional-collaboratives-pool-data-meet-community-wide.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-29T14:29:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/716311/Guardian-enhances-its-DHMO-coverage-consistent.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A series of comprehensive enhancements to one of the nation's leading dental benefit networks significantly sweetens the pot on dental HMO (DHMO) coverage by promoting good oral health, which is increasingly linked to overall health, eliminating a patchwork of plan designs for multi-state employers, and broadening access to more affordable treatment options. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:24:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/716311/Guardian-enhances-its-DHMO-coverage-consistent.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-15T13:24:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/715641/Inspiration-Unums-simplified-benefits-platform-comes.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Changing demographics, including an increasingly ethnically diverse workforce with up to four generations of employees, are driving the need to customize employee benefit design, communication and enrollment strategies. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/715641/Inspiration-Unums-simplified-benefits-platform-comes.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-14T15:12:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712851/New-MetLife-tool-provides-unique-holistic.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The launch last month of MetLife's Employee Benefits Simplifier offers a comprehensive online employee benefits educational tool built around learning about the most appropriate coverage as part of a holistic view at open enrollment. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:54:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712851/New-MetLife-tool-provides-unique-holistic.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-06T13:54:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712341/Holistic-approach-wellness-and-behavioral-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employer-based wellness programs are commonly used as a strategy to reduce the cost of business associated with unhealthy behaviors and lifestyles. However, many employers underestimate how deeply connected physical health can be to mental health. Physical symptoms identified through a corporate wellness program often mask a deeper mental health issue that should be addressed in order to achieve total health and lasting lifestyle changes. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:13:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712341/Holistic-approach-wellness-and-behavioral-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-09-25T21:13:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712321/New-MetLife-tool-provides-unique-holistic.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The launch last week of MetLife's Employee Benefits Simplifier offers a comprehensive online employee benefits educational tool built around learning about the most appropriate coverage as part of a holistic view at open enrollment. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712321/New-MetLife-tool-provides-unique-holistic.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-09-22T21:00:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712311/Guardians-Enrollment-Success-Plan-stands-test.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Fall marks the beginning of open enrollment season, a time when millions of employees across the United States re-assess their workplace benefits elections. Given that many Americans and their loved ones are often left under-insured and unnecessarily exposed to financial risk, it is evident that employees could use some support with understanding what types of protection makes sense for their needs so they can make the most of their companies' offerings. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/712311/Guardians-Enrollment-Success-Plan-stands-test.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-09-17T20:25:00Z