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Is Job Burnout the New Smoking?

Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights

Check out these surprising connections between work-related burnout and tobacco addiction.

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4 Ways Tobacco Use Makes Musculoskeletal Disorders More Costly

Amanda Graham, Ph.D., Chief of Innovations

For 2 years running, employers cite musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) as the most costly condition driving health care costs. But providing treatment for MSD without addressing tobacco use is treating the symptom instead of the cause. Here’s why.

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How Much Does Vaping Cost Individuals and Employers?

Megan Jacobs, MPH, Vice President of Product, Innovations

The cost of vaping hurts the wallet, for consumers and employers.

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Choosing a Solid Partner in a Turbulent Digital Health Market

Amanda Graham, Ph.D., Chief of Innovations

The digital health boom seems to be cooling off. Here are 5 factors that can help you pick a digital health platform that's here to stay.

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Tailored Text Message and Web Intervention for Smoking Cessation in U.S. Socioeconomically-Disadvantaged Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Preventive Medicine

The EX text message cessation program was adapted to uniquely address the needs of young adult smokers with low levels of education or income. In a randomized trial, those receiving the modified program were nearly 4 times more likely to be abstinent at 3-months and to report higher confidence to quit.

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EX Program Helps Answer “How to Help Your Child Stop Vaping?”

The EX Program recently launched a robust suite of new resources to support parents of youth or young adults who are vaping.

Why Tobacco Cessation Programs Need to Stay in Your Benefits Mix

Amanda Graham, Ph.D., Chief of Innovations

Addressing tobacco can have more of a ripple effect than employers might think.

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Why Ban Menthol Cigarettes (and Why It Matters)

Sarah Cha, MSPH, Managing Director, Research

Here’s why banning menthol cigarettes is a big deal, especially for health plans that serve priority populations.

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Smoking and Health Care Costs: How Soon After Quitting Do Companies See Savings?

Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights

You’ve likely seen the stat that people who smoke annually cost an extra $6,000 more than non-smokers. But how soon after someone quits do you start to see savings?

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