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The impact of technology on benefits fraud

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

Need to get reimbursed for your chiropractic appointment this morning? No problem: your healthcare provider can submit your claim electronically right after your visit. Or…

How big data can influence health

How big data can influence health

The rise of big data means information is coming into organizations in greater volume, variety and velocity than ever before.

How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

Your employee has tried to treat her depression with at least two different medications but nothing seems to be working. She’s not alone: research suggests…

GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Canada lags behind its peers in new medicine access

Canada lags behind its peers in new medicine access

In 2014, only a quarter of the 141 new medicines approved by Health Canada were included in public drug plans, ranking Canada 17 out of…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:04
What plan members need to know about out-of-country coverage

What plan members need to know about out-of-country coverage

Many Canadians travel abroad for vacation, but what about for health reasons?

  • May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:09
Specialty drug spending jumps 12%

Specialty drug spending jumps 12%

Spending on prescription drugs rose by more than 12% in Canada, the biggest annual increase in over a decade, finds a report.

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43
2015 Benefits & Pension Summit coverage

2015 Benefits & Pension Summit coverage

Benefits Canada is proud to present editorial coverage of our 2015 Benefits & Pension Summit.

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:27
Unequal funding and treatment for cancer costs employers

Unequal funding and treatment for cancer costs employers

Unequal funding and treatment for cancer costs everyone, including employers

Benefits plans will be affected as more employees delay retirement

Benefits plans will be affected as more employees delay retirement

More Canadian employees are living longer and delaying retirement. This trend will affect the costs of group health plans, argues a note by Eckler.

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:51
Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Nine out of 10 Canadians believe they are fully covered for all costs associated with hospital stays and psychiatric treatment, finds a Sun Life survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:46
Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Apple’s new timepiece could make people healthier, reports Chatelaine.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
Is personalized medicine the future of benefits plans?

Is personalized medicine the future of benefits plans?

Genetic testing can significantly improve treatment strategies, but it also raises issues for plan sponsors and members

Navigating the world of specialty drugs

Navigating the world of specialty drugs

Maneuvering through treatment plans can be challenging for plan members who are both managing a chronic health condition and have been prescribed a specialty biologic…

  • April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:59
Salary and benefits most important for job seekers

Salary and benefits most important for job seekers

Salary and benefits are the most important concern for Canadian job seekers (70%), followed by long-term job security (53%) and a pleasant work environment (50%).

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:03
Ingham joins GroupHEALTH

Ingham joins GroupHEALTH

Darryl Ingham has joined GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, a third-party benefits administrator, as president.

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Canadian benefits plans out of sync with employee health issues

Canadian benefits plans out of sync with employee health issues

The offerings of Canadian workplace benefits plans don’t target the predominant health challenges facing their employees, reveals a new study by Green Shield Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:47
Liivet joins Accompass

Liivet joins Accompass

Senior employee benefits consultant Tiina Liivet has just been appointed as vice-president of Accompass, an independent benefits, investment and compensation firm.

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50

How to celebrate National Employee Benefits Day

National Employee Benefits Day is being celebrated in Canada and the United States today.

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:12
What are the current drug plan trends in Canada?

What are the current drug plan trends in Canada?

Costs are increasing for drug plan sponsors…but not the ones you think.

Cigna starts offering benefits to Canadian expats

Cigna starts offering benefits to Canadian expats

Cigna Global Health Benefits has started providing medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits to Canadian expatriates and their eligible family members.

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:35
3 drug trends you need to know

3 drug trends you need to know

Drugs continue to be a cost driver for benefits plans, so what should plan sponsors expect going forward?

Pharmacists improve diabetes care: Report

Pharmacists improve diabetes care: Report

A report offers even more proof that pharmacists can improve the care people living with diabetes receive.

CHCAA raises fraud awareness

CHCAA raises fraud awareness

The Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association (CHCAA) is hoping to raise awareness of the fight against fraud by spreading information to the public.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:31
First-of-a-kind genomics project in 22 B.C. pharmacies

First-of-a-kind genomics project in 22 B.C. pharmacies

Personalized medicine is coming to 22 B.C. pharmacies selected from across the province to participate in the first-of-its-kind study, Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in…