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Telehealth startups pivot (again) as employer benefits are reassessed in looming layoff economy

Telehealth startups pivot (again) as employer benefits are reassessed in looming layoff economy

As tech companies downsize and tighten 2023 budgets, employers who once embraced shiny new perks to attract and retain talent are re-examining their perks offerings. In the aftermath, startups that have made employer benefits their bread-and-butter business model are also shifting gears to be less dependent on them. Search less. Close more. Increase your revenue …

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More than a third of Canadians prioritize health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer

More than a third of Canadians prioritize health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital and in-person total wellness solutions backed by TELUS Health, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™ revealing that health benefits and services and well-being, flexibility and type of work are the most important factors for Canadian workers when choosing an employer. The index revealed that Canadian workers are …

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Blue Cross Trans Care lawsuit tests liability limits of employer plan administrators

Blue Cross Trans Care lawsuit tests liability limits of employer plan administrators

A legal battle between a patient and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois could significantly increase third-party administrators’ potential liability under the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination provisions. A federal judge this month certified a class action lawsuit against the nonprofit insurer that alleges its refusal to cover a transgender teen’s gender-affirming care through a …

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