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A good benefits program can make current employees feel valued — and let prospective employees know your company is a great place to work.

Telehealth connectivity has made getting care more convenient than ever for consumers — but the advantages for employers can go far beyond convenience.

Telehealth’s potential to transform care delivery

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The current opioid epidemic has been declared a public health emergency — and could be the deadliest drug crisis in American history.

It’s easy to see why things like timely prenatal care, lower C-section rates, and higher breastfeeding rates matter to mothers-to-be — but they matter to businesses, too.

Overcoming stigma at work is everyone’s responsibility — but as an employer, you have a unique opportunity to start the conversation.

Kaiser Permanente’s mid-Atlantic region is providing $895,000 in grants to community organizations and non-profits throughout the mid-Atlantic region in support of community health initiatives.

If a relaxing vacation is something that helps you rejuvenate, there are still some things you can do during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid burnout.

When people are told to relax, they might be advised to practice mindfulness, which a Maryland therapist describes as a way to detoxify the brain.

As gyms reopen across the country, here are some things to consider before heading for your workout.

For many, coronavirus-related quarantine has resulted in lower activity levels and higher food consumption, but a Maryland doctor says making even little changes can help improve your health.

The process is part of a government-sponsored program to decontaminate and reuse what is normally single-use personal protective equipment during the novel coronavirus crisis.

Whether intentionally or implicitly, racial bias and systemic racism in our society have created a public health crisis that commands our attention – and our immediate action.

COVID-19 concerns have some people avoiding hospitals and doctors who now urge people to reschedule appointments they might have missed.

At Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, the 8,000-plus employees are trained and urged not only to take good care of others but to care for themselves as well.

In March, the Virtual Home Care Program was expanded to include all members who had been exposed to, suspected of having or had been diagnosed with COVID-19.

In the midst of a global medical crisis, employees’ ability to make good use of their health plan is more critical than ever—to them, their family members, and their employers.

In a difficult economic environment, the challenge of managing health plan costs becomes an even more urgent priority than during ordinary times.