Future of health

Sifting through the multitude of choices on offer in the health and wellbeing market is usually juggling what’s on offer between how much it costs.

Despite decreases in global annual general inflation, the expected global medical trend rate for 2025 remains high, finds Aon’s latest report.

Companies need to be agile when considering the diverse age ranges, abilities and family situations if they want to find a flexible and inclusive alternative to PMI.

There's a subtle shift taking place in the private medical insurance world. REBA's director Debi O'Donovan explores why employers are moving to select the services that best meet their organisation's requirements, while also taking a closer look at outcomes.

A collaborative approach between the government, healthcare providers and employers is needed to tackle the growing health crisis and its impact on employer costs. 

Handling a death is service is always going to be a sensitive issue but poor administration can result in avoidable errors.

Private medical insurance, so long a valuable employee benefit for many years, is going through some changes to bring its cover up to date.

Rising costs and a greater need for flexibility are forcing companies to look beyond straightforward private medical insurance schemes.

What are the implications of long-term health conditions in the workplace, and what approaches can employers adopt?

Setting up a health trust requires careful planning and collaboration, but the benefits can be substantial, says HCML.

Some absence can be preventable – or at least reduced - when companies are proactive about physical and mental wellbeing support.