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On April 14, 2020
The health care industry continues to focus on the latest technology innovations, including seeing advances with artificial intelligence and machine learning. However, they’re also seeing a steady increase in social isolation and care team burnout linked to these new technologies.
Patient Engagement, Health Engagement, Healthcare Providers, News, Payer/Health Plans
On March 30, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 is changing the way employees work and live. Tapping into the fundamental need for connection is perhaps now more important than ever. Whether working remotely or separated from a loved one, everyone is still adjusting—and trying to maintain a sense of connection can be challenging.
On March 18, 2020
StayWell CEO Nicole Latimer was recently recognized by Mirror Review as one of the “Transformational Health Care Leaders of 2020.”
On March 16, 2020
Employers in the U.S. should be proactive to help contain COVID-19 by remaining up to date on accurate information, communicating regularly with staff, and maintaining clean workplaces.
Employee Well-being, Healthcare Providers, News, Payer/Health Plans, Employee Engagement
On March 12, 2020
NEW YORK (March 11, 2020)—WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and the leader in health information services for consumers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, today announced that it has acquired The StayWell Company, a subsidiary of Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada.
On March 5, 2020
Diversity and inclusion are core values for many organizations, but that isn’t always extended to health care benefits. According to the Human Rights Coalition, the number of U.S. employers adding transgender-inclusive health care coverage rose from only about 50 in 2009 to more than 800 in 2019.
Employee Well-being, News, Payer/Health Plans, Employee Engagement
On March 3, 2020
Digital health coaching among top features to launch at the global conference
On February 19, 2020
Flu season is typically a worrisome time for employers and employees, especially this year given the recent Coronavirus outbreak. It can be difficult for employees to put all of the information out there into perspective. There are also things we still don’t know about the virus, making it a very fluid situation.
Healthy Lifestyle, Employee Well-being, Healthcare Providers, News
On February 14, 2020
Pearce Fleming, president at StayWell, joined the eHealth Radio Network to discuss ways to motivate employees to make lasting behavior changes, the role patient education has in helping employees take an active role in their health, and how to take a holistic approach within wellness programs.
Behavior Change, Employee Well-being, News, Employee Engagement
