Here are five things to know:
1. Many employers are emphasizing health living/incentive programs. In 2015, 34.6 percent of employers offered these programs, compared to 29.8 percent in 2014, according to HTI’s 2015 Healthcare Benefit Trends Benchmark Study.
2. Employers want to continue informing employees about their benefits, making sure they understand costs before deciding.
3. The HTI survey found 31 percent of employers offer biometric screenings and 30 percent offer health risk management.
4. In 2015, dental ranked as the top benefit, with 74 percent of employers offering it.
5. More employers seem interested in offering defined contribution plans in 2017.
More article on practice management:
Where in the U.S. do RNs earn the highest pay? 9 notes
5 key thoughts on how HIPAA impacts patient care
Iowa physician to pay $10k fine for prescribing medication to ‘unfamiliar’ patients — 5 things to know
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
