Senior Editor, Publications at the International Foundation
Favorite Foundation Product: The Foundation magazines: Benefits Magazine and Plans & Trusts
Benefits Related Topics That Interest Her Most: Financial literacy, health and wellness programs
Favorite Foundation Conference Moment: Hearing attendees sing “O, Canada” at Canadian Annual in addition to hearing the anthem sung in both French and English.
Personal Insight: Whether she’s collecting information for a magazine story or hanging out with her family and friends, you know Kathy is fully engaged. Her listening ear and introspective nature provide reassuring presence to those enjoying her company.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a medical marijuana research bill that could eventually have an impact on health plan coverage of medical marijuana. On November 16, the U.S…. Read more >
December 1, 2022 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Legislative, Prescription Drugs, U.S. Read more >
As the workplace becomes more diverse, employers may want to consider whether their schedule of paid holidays accommodates the needs of all of their workers.
November 17, 2022 Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation Read more >
November is National Diabetes Month. Since diabetes affects one in eight adults in the United States and is a major driver of health plan costs, it may be a good… Read more >
November 10, 2022 Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
With thousands and thousands of codes that can be assigned to everything from the diagnosis of a patient’s condition to the facility where they receive care, there is plenty of… Read more >
October 7, 2022 Benefits Magazine, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance Read more >
Cybersecurity should be top of mind for retirement plan fiduciaries, not only because the risks of a data breach or fraud are on the rise but also because the Department… Read more >
September 15, 2022 Compliance, Cybersecurity, DOL, Employee Benefits Read more >
When it comes to Department of Labor (DOL) retirement plan investigations, the best defense for plan fiduciaries is often a good offense—conducting a compliance self-review before DOL officials come knocking…. Read more >
August 29, 2022 DOL, Employee Benefits, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Despite major advancements in technology and medication over the last four decades, people with diabetes still face barriers to getting the best care, a panel of experts said during an… Read more >
August 9, 2022 Compliance, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Prescription Drugs, U.S. Read more >
A growing percentage of employers are adding fertility benefits to their employee benefits packages as they look for ways to boost recruitment and retention as well as to fulfill other… Read more >
July 25, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Voluntary Benefits Read more >
Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to… Read more >
July 8, 2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Legislative, U.S. Read more >
Offering pet-related perks has been touted as one strategy for employers trying to get a leg up (or a paw up!) when competing for employees. In honor of Take Your… Read more >
June 23, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >