http://ebn.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Ebn-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Ebn-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/615761/MetLife-research-suggests-benefits-innovation-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Since large employers can use economies of scale to offer generous benefits, the pressure is on smaller firms to be as innovative as possible when competing for talent. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:32:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/615761/MetLife-research-suggests-benefits-innovation-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-25T12:32:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/606231/On-site-health-centers-pushing-envelope-integration.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In order for the health care consumerism movement to succeed, there needs to be a wider availability and adoption of decision-support tools, consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) and a "patient-centered" approach to care. There are also infrastructure issues to consider involving the need to integrate clinical programs with information technology, as well as a human capital challenge seen in the shortage of nurses and pharmacists. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/606231/On-site-health-centers-pushing-envelope-integration.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-11T14:13:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604551/MetLife-research-offers-Rx-improving-open.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Leading industry research into benefits enrollment suggests ways in which employers can help improve the experience of their workers during the coming open-enrollment season. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604551/MetLife-research-offers-Rx-improving-open.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T15:01:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/590931/MetLife-now-offers-Identity-Theft-Solutions.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Identity theft is top of mind in an increasingly technology driven global economy, with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting as many as 8.3 million victims of such crimes in 2005, or 3.7% of the nation's adult population. Wed, 28 May 2008 12:44:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/590931/MetLife-now-offers-Identity-Theft-Solutions.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-28T12:44:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589341/Decision-support-component-health-care-analytics-can.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Many HR and benefit professionals don't have the time or inclination to master the technical skills needed to generate health care database informational reports. Tue, 27 May 2008 17:34:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589341/Decision-support-component-health-care-analytics-can.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-27T17:34:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/588601/Disability-Insurance-Awareness-Month-casts-spotlight.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers, brokers and insurance carriers will have their hands full in May, which is now known for yielding much more than flowers from April showers thanks to its designation as Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) for the past two years. Wed, 21 May 2008 13:10:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/588601/Disability-Insurance-Awareness-Month-casts-spotlight.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-21T13:10:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587641/Communication-unlocks-key-successful-voluntary-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Since the average American consumer is inundated with marketing messages all day long, there's limited shelf space for products and services in and outside the workplace that will truly capture and hold someone's attention. The same thinking applies to worksite marketing. Mon, 19 May 2008 13:28:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587641/Communication-unlocks-key-successful-voluntary-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-19T13:28:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587291/Guardian-emerging-pioneer-innovative-dental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null For half a century, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has sought to strike a delicate balance on providing the right group dental insurance at the right price point that satisfies several key stakeholders. The challenge is allowing employers and benefit brokers to achieve their business imperatives while also recognizing that coverage decisions are intensely personal and will vary from one consumer to the next. Fri, 16 May 2008 13:10:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587291/Guardian-emerging-pioneer-innovative-dental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-16T13:10:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/585011/PBM-Satisfaction-Survey-can-help-employers.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Top-ranked Walgreens Health Initiatives explains its winning member-satisfaction approach Wed, 14 May 2008 16:25:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/585011/PBM-Satisfaction-Survey-can-help-employers.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-14T16:25:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/578091/PBM-Satisfaction-Survey-can-help-employers.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Top-ranked Walgreens Health Initiatives explains its winning member-satisfaction approach Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/578091/PBM-Satisfaction-Survey-can-help-employers.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-04-28T12:33:00Z