Consumerism Can Keep Prevention Costs in Check

While preventive medicine can save on costs in the long run, employees should be educated to make smart choices when getting a checkup.

Interest in health insurance exchanges grows

More say they would shop for coverage through a health insurance exchange

Want to know what 2025 will look like?

Savvy consumers will use advanced technologies and apps to stay healthy

Economy recovering, but not accelerating

The government’s economic data have been sending mixed signals about the health of the recovery

Employers fail at measuring wellness program ROI

As health care costs continue to rise, employers are on the lookout for ways to reduce spending.

US hiring slows sharply

The unemployment rate dipped, but only because more people gave up looking for work.

Employers still not successfully communicating pensions auto-enrollment

68% of employees have little or no knowledge of automatic enrolment

Are rules and regulations around alcohol going to make a difference?

Are rules and regulations the most effective way to change the way people behave?

Fitness in Middle Age Lowers Medical Costs Later: Study

Results suggest preventive efforts focusing on lifestyle choices are well aimed

Obesity declining? Fat chance

Number of U.S. adults who are obese to increase by 9 percent by 2030, according to forecast.