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As providers of health insurance, employers have immense influence over the health of their employees. It’s critical for employers to ensure that benefits packages fight against healthcare inequity. Here’s how.

Routine, preventative care can help to detect, prevent, treat, or reverse the course of healthcare issues. It’s our best defense against an infinitely long list of potential health issues. So you might be surprised to hear that only 8 percent of Americans are getting the preventative healthcare they need to maintain optimal health.

The cost of mental health care can be very high, and even prevent employees from getting the care they need. Here’s what employers need to know about their role in promoting effective mental health care.

There are other ways employers can help employees cover the costs of high-deductible health plans. Learn what employers can do to help their employees close the financial gap between high-deductible health plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

You probably aren’t surprised to learn that employee health directly correlates with productivity. Employees who are physically, mentally, socially, and financially well are more likely to do their best work than employees who are struggling in one or more of these areas.

When you hear ‘payroll deductions’, you might think of voluntary deductions like your health insurance premiums or 401k contributions. But if you’re struggling to afford the out-of-pocket cost of your healthcare, it might be worth considering how payroll deductions can offer a healthier option than credit cards, loans, or not getting the care you need.