Beth Umland

How to Reap the Benefits of Telemedicine
Human Capital & Careers

How to Reap the Benefits of Telemedicine

Telemedicine services can lower employers' health-care costs, but only if employees use them — and few do.
By Mercer and Beth Umland | August 29, 2018
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A Majority of Companies Now Like the ACA
Risk & Compliance

A Majority of Companies Now Like the ACA

However, employers' disdain for several aspects of the law, and their wish for changes to it, remain intact.
By David McCann | September 29, 2017
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Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year
Human Capital & Careers

Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year

The average increase was only 2.4%, a historically low rate, according to Mercer data.
By David McCann | November 16, 2016
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Uncertainty Flares Again for Health Benefits
Risk & Compliance

Uncertainty Flares Again for Health Benefits

Following this week's elections, CFOs are again in the dark about the outlook for the cost, delivery, and quality of company-sponsored health care.
By David McCann | November 11, 2016
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Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows
Human Capital & Careers

Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows

Annual hikes remain historically low for a second consecutive year, partly in response to corporate benefits strategies.
By Mercer, Tracy Watts, and Beth Umland | December 31, 2014
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Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?
Risk & Compliance

Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?

No, say their human-resources leaders. Not even the individual mandate is having an impact.
By David McCann | March 13, 2014
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Health Cost Hikes Moderate, But….
Regulation

Health Cost Hikes Moderate, But….

Looming costs related to health-care reform keep the pressure squarely on companies to find ways to spend less.
By David McCann | November 22, 2011
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