virtual health care – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:17:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Samsung’s multi-faceted well-being strategy leads to award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/samsungs-multi-faceted-well-being-strategy-leads-to-award-win/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161335 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s multi-faceted approach to employee well-being took home the top prize in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. “I’m actually really surprised [by the award win]!” says Merlyn Sequeira, senior director of total rewards at Samsung. “It’s […]

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]]> CAA Club Group wins award for holistic, data-driven wellness approach https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/caa-club-group-wins-award-for-holistic-data-driven-wellness-approach/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161333 CAA Club Group’s holistic and data-driven approach to employee well-being led to a win in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with more than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. This is the second year in a row that CAA has won the award. “We know that we do […]

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]]> Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/canadians-with-employer-sponsored-health-benefits-20-more-likely-to-seek-care-when-needed-survey/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160533 Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report better health than those without health benefits, according to a new survey by Blue Cross of Canada. The survey, which polled more than 2,100 working adults, found those with employee […]

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]]> Benefits use, plan sustainability top of mind for major Canadian employers: 2024 BCHS report launch https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/benefits-use-plan-sustainability-top-of-mind-for-major-canadian-employers-2024-bchs-report-launch/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160407 The 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey highlighted the perfect storm plan sponsors are facing: trying to strike the right balance between competitive benefits and plan sustainability. It’s something that resonates with the benefits leads of three major Canadian employers, who said during Benefits Canada’s report launch event that benefits utilization and meeting the needs of a […]

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]]> Sun Life Canada appointing Jacques Goulet as executive chair, Jessica Tan as president https://www.benefitscanada.com/notice/appointment-notice/sun-life-appointing-jacques-goulet-as-executive-chair-jessica-tan-as-president/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160210 Sun Life Financial Inc. is appointing Jacques Goulet as executive chair and Jessica Tan as president of Sun Life Canada, effective Sept. 30. In his new role, Goulet will support a smooth leadership transition and help deliver on key elements of the company’s enterprise strategy. He’ll also continue as the chair of the board of […]

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]]> How BDO’s Do What You Love program is helping employees pursue their passions https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-bdos-do-what-you-love-program-is-helping-employees-pursue-their-passions/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:58:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158941 BDO Canada LLP employees who are considering taking a pottery course, planning a family vacation or even booking a caterer for their wedding can get a little financial assistance from the company’s newest benefit. The consultancy’s Do What You Love program, which launched in 2022, provides plan members with a set annual reimbursement amount for […]

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]]> 60% of U.S. employees say they’ve used virtual health care: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/60-of-u-s-employees-say-theyve-used-virtual-health-care-report/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158984 Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of U.S. employees currently use or have previously used virtual care as part of their health-care experience, according to a new report by Cigna Healthcare. It found 70 per cent of U.S. adults were likely to use digital health tools in the future and roughly three-quarters believe the tools would […]

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]]> 2024 Mental Health Summit: Early intervention, integrated solutions key to managing disability https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-mental-health-summit-early-intervention-integrated-solutions-key-to-managing-disability/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:54:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157935 Mental health and musculoskeletal problems are currently two of the main drivers of disability claims and it isn’t uncommon for plan members with a mental-health diagnosis to also have a secondary physical condition or vice-versa, said Rebecca Smith, director of group life and disability services at Medavie Blue Cross, during Benefits Canada’s 2024 Mental Health […]

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]]> 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit: How connected diabetes care platforms can help plan members better manage their condition https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-vancouver-benefits-summit-how-connected-diabetes-care-platforms-can-help-plan-members-better-manage-their-condition/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:55:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157508 During a panel discussion at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit in May, three experts discussed the role of virtual management platforms in helping Canadians with diabetes manage their condition. According to Diabetes Canada, roughly 12 million Canadians live with type 1, type 2 or prediabetes. Roughly a quarter of Canadians don’t have access to […]

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]]> Q&A with the UPP’s Omo Akintan https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-omo-akintan/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:52:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157062 The University Pension Plan’s chief people officer discusses expanding the talent pool, providing access to personalized and culturally relevant mental-health practitioners and finding time to enjoy the theatre. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: As a new organization responsible for delivering pension security to 40,000 members, we need to attract […]

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