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Three Lifestyle Changes Women Can Make to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Healthcare Costs

What If Employees Could Buy Coverage with Tax-Free HRA Contributions?
Wellness

Smoker Surcharges: “It’s a Trap!”
Wellness

Removing Stigma is Key to True Mental Health Parity
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Care Settings

The 5 A’s of Access for Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

In healthcare circles, there has been a resurgence of interest in what’s called the Social Determinants of Health, or SDOH.
 
Wellness

The Case for Behavioral and Physical Health Integration
Wellness

The Connection Between Employee Well-Being and Turnover
Transformation

How to Maximize Momentum For Healthcare Transformation
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How Many Hours Did You Sleep Last Night?

Research estimates large companies will experience sleep disorder and deprivation costs of $1.4M annually.
 
Wellness

New Data Breaks Down Opioid Deaths, By Drug and By State
Wellness

Drug Overdoses Surpass Car Accidents as Leading Cause of Accidental Death
Mercer Original

Employees Appreciate Employer Support During A Disaster
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Data and Technology

FDA Releases Much Anticipated “Plan for Digital Health Devices”

We in the Mercer Health Innovation LABS were excited by the FDA announcement of the Pre-Cert for Software Pilot Program.
 
Transformation

How to Maximize Momentum For Healthcare Transformation
Data and Technology

Healthy, Wealthy and Data-Wise
Innovation

Six Innovation Lessons We Can Learn from Cavs/Warriors III
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