Alan Goforth

1 day ago | benefitspro.com | Alan Goforth

Personalized education and support can help employees better understand and use their benefits, the 2025 Healthcare Literacy Report from Optavise found. “When employees sit down with someone to walk through their benefit options, they gain a deeper understanding of how their plans work, leading to higher satisfaction and understanding of their benefits, leading to better participation, smarter health care decisions and lower costs," said Joshua Madson, head of worksite strategy for Optavise.

2 days ago | benefitspro.com | Alan Goforth

The high-profile legal battle between Silicon Valley payroll software companies Deel and Rippling has taken a new twist. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Deel accused its rival of having an employee pose as a Deel customer to gather information that Rippling then used to create similar products.

3 days ago | benefitspro.com | Alan Goforth

Amazon Pharmacy on Tuesday announced two service enhancements that it said will make medication management simpler, more accessible and more convenient for customers. First, customers now can securely invite trusted individuals to manage medications on behalf of their loved ones through their accounts.

4 days ago | benefitspro.com | Alan Goforth

Stephen Hemsley, the new CEO of UnitedHealth Group, knows he has his work cut out for him. On Monday, he reassured investors that the insurance giant would learn from its tumultuous past year, correct course and improve future results for shareholders. “We are well aware we have not fulfilled your expectations or our own,” he said.

4 days ago | benefitspro.com | Alan Goforth

Participants reported $33.2 billion in total group term life in-force premiums, a 5% increase compared to 2023 results. Insurance Policy, Life; Health, car, travel, for background Active premium growth rates increased by 5% for group term life and 3% for accidental death and dismemberment in 2024.