Monthly Archives: February 2016

via Wired It was during the financial crisis that Andrew Lo had his epiphany: The way to save health care from ever-rising costs is by bringing in the banks. Specifically, by packaging drug development costs into securities to be bought and … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal That online retirement planning tool just might be hazardous to your financial security in later life. A new academic study of 36 such tools—many of them widely used—concludes that “in most cases, the available offerings are … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal Employee wellness firms and insurers are working with companies to mine data about the prescription drugs workers use, how they shop and even whether they vote, to predict their individual health needs and recommend treatments. Trying … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal As consumers get savvier about shopping for health care, some are finding a curious trend: More hospitals, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and pharmacy chains will give them deep discounts if they pay cash instead of … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal Resilience is often defined as the capacity to adjust to change, disruption or difficulty and move on from negative or traumatic experiences in a positive way. Studies find people with the most resilience tend to be … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal Christopher Edginton was taking medication and trying to improve his diet when his cholesterol shot up anyway four years ago. His doctor suggested a new approach. “He said you’ve got to get rid of some things … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal Parker Conrad has resigned as chief executive of health-insurance brokerage Zenefits after coming under fire for what the highflying startup says was inadequate compliance procedures and internal controls. The company, which last May was valued at $4.5 … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal Sue Chlebek was on her regular three-mile walk with a friend one spring morning when she told her companion she was so short of breath, she must be dominating the conversation. About two hours later, she … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal In investing, choice usually is a good thing. But new research suggests that having too many choices in a 401(k) retirement plan could be costly for participants. Researchers studied a 401(k)-type plan that reduced the number … Continue reading →

via Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Twenty major companies—including American Express Co., Macy’s Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc.—are banding together to use their collective data and market power in a bid to hold down the cost of providing workers with health-care benefits. … Continue reading →