Jun 13, 2025 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Research, Survey, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, but many misunderstand this silent but serious condition. Fortunately, annual wellness exams can help detect hypertension in its early stages, allowing for...
May 29, 2025 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Survey, Wellness, Wellness compliance, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A new Aflac Wellness Matters Survey reveals that 94% of Americans have put off recommended checkups and screenings – often due to fear, inconvenience, or simply because they’re healthy and “don’t need” to see a doctor (see chart below). These...
Feb 7, 2025 | Employee benefits, High-cost claims, Hospitals, Rx Costs, Survey
In a recent “Pulse of the Purchaser” employer survey, nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents indicated that rising health care costs might force them to reconsider wage or salary increases. The same percentage also believe that rising costs will compel...
Sep 13, 2024 | Cancer, Health care costs, Heart disease, High-cost claims, Mental Health, Rx Costs, Survey
Employers say they expect their health care costs to rise 7.8% next year — the highest estimate in more than 15 years — according to the latest Business Group on Health member survey. Even factoring in cost-reducing plan design changes, respondents project costs to...
Aug 6, 2024 | Benchmarks, Dental, Employee benefits, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Health Benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Self-funding, SHRM, Survey, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Vision
Employers continue to rank health care highest in importance of employee benefits, according to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey. As shown in the graph below, 88% of respondents said they consider health care-related benefits to be “extremely important” or “very...
Nov 28, 2023 | Cancer, Cost Savings, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Prescription, Savings, Survey, Transparency
A recent survey of large employers by the Business Group on Health revealed considerations that self-funded plans expect to focus on in the coming year, including: Pharmacy costs. High-priced drugs and overall pharmacy costs are a source of concern for over 90% of...
