Healthcare

Many male employees with erectile dysfunction suffer from productivity loss at work and lack employer support to address related physical and mental wellbeing challenges. Here's how employee benefits can help.

The 'staggering' cost of pharmacy drugs is driving most of the increase, says Ellen Kelsay of the Business Group on Health, which released new data this week.

A handful of these voluntary benefits are perennial favorites with employers, while others, like identity theft protection plans, are gaining steam among offerings.

The FDA's decision on Aug. 9, 2024, not to approve MDMA to treat PTSD marks a blow to a small but growing number of employers offering healthcare coverage for psychedelic drugs to treat mental health issues like depression.

As screening practices evolve and employees look for cost savings, employers will see more requests for enhanced breast cancer screening benefits, these experts write.

Recent litigation against J&J serves as a reminder of employer fiduciary duties when it comes to selecting and overseeing health plans.