cardiovascular health – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 06 May 2024 15:04:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Examining the link between cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/examining-the-link-between-cardiovascular-disease-diabetes-and-obesity/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:55:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150584 While medications for three interconnected chronic conditions — cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity — represent a growing proportion of employers’ drug spend, there’s plenty that can be done to help employees’ slow the progression of these conditions while managing drug plan costs, said Joyce Wong, director of clinical services at Express Scripts Canada, during Benefits […]

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]]> Plan sponsors, private payers can work together to help employees with rare diseases access novel treatments https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/employees-with-rare-diseases-need-help-from-plan-sponsors-private-payers-to-access-novel-treatments-patient-advocate/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:53:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150657 It’s important for private payers and employers to be nimble and innovative to support plan members seeking access to novel drugs and treatments by addressing common hurdles within their own drug plans, said John Adams, chair of the board of directors for patient advocacy group Best Medicines Coalition, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Face […]

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]]> Webinar coverage: Obesity a complex, misunderstood medical condition https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/webinar-coverage-obesity-a-complex-misunderstood-medical-condition/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=148712 Obesity has long been misunderstood and stigmatized as a lifestyle condition instead of a complex disease, said Rami Halabi, a medical science liaison with Novo Nordisk, during a webinar hosted by Benefits Canada and sponsored by Novo Nordisk in November. The condition isn’t just a measure of size, but a progressive, relapsing chronic disease characterized […]

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]]> 58% of global insurers anticipating health benefits cost increases over next 3 years: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/58-of-global-insurers-anticipating-health-benefits-cost-increases-over-next-3-years-survey/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=148315 More than half (58 per cent) of global insurers say they anticipate higher health benefits costs over the next three years, with the average global cost trend projected to increase by 9.9 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 260 insurers representing 66 countries, found […]

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]]> Proactive, customized health and wellness strategies must consider pandemic impacts https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/proactive-customized-health-and-wellness-strategies-must-consider-pandemic-impacts/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:59:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133839 In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, employers will likely start to see more chronic diseases in their employee population and should consider proactive strategies for supporting workers’ overall health, said Peter Nord, chief medical officer at Medcan, during Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference in early February. “Employees are looking around for […]

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]]> Employer-sponsored health benefits costs projected to rise 7.5% in 2023: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/employer-sponsored-health-benefits-costs-projected-to-rise-7-5-in-2023-report/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=132427 The costs of employer-sponsored medical benefits in Canada are expected to rise 7.5 per cent in 2023, according to a new report by Aon. The report analyzed responses from more than 100 Aon offices that broker, administer or advise on employer-sponsored medical plans across the world. Consistent with last year, it found the medical conditions […]

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]]> Employer health benefits cost trends rising 10% in 2023: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/employer-health-benefits-cost-trends-rising-10-in-2023-survey/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=128612 Employer-sponsored health benefits cost trends are expected to increase by a record 10 per cent on average globally in 2023, amid rising inflation and increasing health-care utilization, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 250 insurers representing 55 countries, found cost trends in Canada are expected to increase by […]

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]]> Employer health benefits cost trends to rise 8.1% globally in 2022: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/employer-health-benefits-cost-trends-to-rise-8-1-globally-in-2022-survey/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=111941 Employer-sponsored health benefits cost trends are expected to increase 8.1 per cent on average globally in 2022, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson. The survey, which polled medical insurers across various geographic regions, found cost trends are expected to be as high as 14.2 per cent in Latin America, followed by 10.6 […]

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]]> Group health plan costs expected to rise in 2021: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/group-health-plan-costs-expect-to-rise-in-2021-report/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/group-health-plan-costs-expect-to-rise-in-2021-report/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:15:07 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/group-health-plan-costs-expect-to-rise-in-2021-report/ The costs of employer-provided health plans in Canada are expected to rise seven per cent next year, outpacing general inflation by more than five per cent, according to a new report by Aon Canada. Contributing factors include higher drug prices, the impact of non-communicable health risks and the continued introduction of new and expensive therapies. Indeed, […]

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/group-health-plan-costs-expect-to-rise-in-2021-report/feed/ 0 Webinar: Coronavirus and chronic disease: What are the effects on the workforce? https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/webinar-coronavirus-and-chronic-disease-what-are-the-effects-on-the-workforce/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/webinar-coronavirus-and-chronic-disease-what-are-the-effects-on-the-workforce/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/webinar-coronavirus-and-chronic-disease-what-are-the-effects-on-the-workforce/ On May 21, Benefits Canada hosted a webinar to explore the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on chronic disease in the workplace, as well as how virtual solutions can support employee health through this unprecedented time. All employers are currently facing the same concerns, said Marie-Josée Le Blanc, a partner at Mercer, during the webinar. Pointing to the 2019 […]

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