Rising health care costs are hurting company profits, while at the same time placing an increasing financial burden on all Americans. As the marketplace looks for new ways to cope with the trend, the importance of promoting good health as a social and business imperative has grown. These special text-and-advertising sections profile ways companies and individuals can prevent and treat illness, and manage medical costs.
The government issues a blueprint for the public and private sectors to address an epidemic that threatens the health of our children. July 5, 2010 | more
A healthy workforce is the key to better productivity. FORTUNE May 3, 2010 | more
Is your company prepared for a flu pandemic? FORTUNE June 22, 2009 | more
A sputtering economy. Medical costs spiraling out of control. Plummeting workplace productivity. It's time for companies to come up with an action plan. FORTUNE February 2, 2009 | more
Tracking patient records electronically is not just helping doctors cut costs. It's improving care. FORTUNE November 11, 2008 | more
Companies take measures in anticipation of an event they hope will never happen: a global flu pandemic. FORTUNE October 27, 2008 | more
Healthy employees are productive, creative, and better able to handle the day-to-day stresses of life and work. FORTUNE October 13, 2008 | more
Medical breakthroughs are leading the way to better prostate health. FORTUNE September 1, 2008 | more
The best Rx for soaring health-care costs is getting employees to go for regular checkups and take their medications. FORTUNE March 31, 2008 | more
Helping employees stay fit is one of the most effective ways to control rising medical costs and boost productivity. FORTUNE February 4, 2008 | more
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. New breakthroughs can now help one avoid becoming a statistic. FORTUNE September 3, 2007 | more
A Discussion on the connection between employee health and productivity. FORTUNE May 28, 2007 | more
Need a power nap? Businesses and consumers are discovering the importance of a good night's sleep. FORTUNE May 14, 2007 | more
Looking for the right prescription for healthy vision? Check out the new eyewear technology. FORTUNE March 19, 2007 | more
To boost productivity, corporate America is investing millions of dollars in employee wellness and preventative-care programs. FORTUNE February 5, 2007 | more
Perfect Balance – By keeping employees healthy, companies can keep their medical costs steady so they don't spiral out of control. Industry experts speak out on ways to align benefits with productivity goals. FORTUNE October 16, 2006 | more
1 in 6 – For men, these are the odds of getting prostate cancer. The fight is on to find better treatments and a cure. FORTUNE September 4, 2006 | more
Coming of Age – The biotech industry is revolutionizing the business of drug discovery and it turning out products that have transformed medicine. FORTUNE August 7, 2006 | more
Although cardiovascular disease in the nation's No. 1 killer, you don't have to be a statistic. There are new drugs and treatments that can save your life. FORTUNE May 29, 2006 | more