Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture and leadership. Deanna previously worked as an editorial assistant at HealthDay, and was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of MidWave Magazine, a multimedia platform where college students were able to share their takes on pop culture and politics at the onset of the pandemic. When Deanna isn't knee-deep in healthcare policy, she directs and produces short films and documentaries that center marginalized communities. Deanna graduated with a bachelor's degree in film and media studies and East Asian studies from Columbia University.
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As climate change fuels natural disasters around the world, employers are left looking for solutions to protect their workers.
April 9 -
This attorney walks LA employers through what they need to get on the road to financial recovery.
January 23 -
Experts from HUB International reveal their outlook for employee benefits in 2025, from healthcare to AI.
December 19 -
According to Aflac, 54% of employees believe employers care about their mental health — but does that translate to less burnout?
December 2 -
The new regulation could be a game changer for health plans, but employers must be prepared to expand their coverage.
November 21 -
Healthcare benefit costs will increase by 5.8% per employee, but that doesn't mean companies are powerless to do better by their workers.
November 18 -
The CEO of Nava Benefits shares how their AI assistant is helping members comprehend and access their benefits.
November 8 -
Ann Olivarius weighs in on the impact of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy in the 2024 election.
October 31 -
From the lowest number of hospital beds to the highest average deductibles, see which states have the worst healthcare.
October 23 -
A labor and employment attorney explains how gig worker classification will continue to be an issue for employers.
September 3 -
According to ComPsych, one in ten of all leaves of absence are due to poor mental health and burnout.
August 22 -
Andy Baker, chief people officer at Nerdio, shares why the software company is fully remote, and stronger for it.
August 15 -
Juno is the first company to offer child disability insurance for workers in the U.S. Do employers need it?
June 3 -
Fortune and Great Place To Work analyzed 1.3 million survey responses, ranking the best companies in the U.S.
April 24 -
ERISA attorney J.J. Conway is representing a plaintiff who was denied disability coverage by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.
February 22 -
Fred Turner, CEO of Curative, explains why employers need to break away from traditional health plans.
November 17 -
Partners from Lenox Advisors explain why more Americans need a long-term care insurance plan for a holistic financial wellness strategy.
October 13 -
William Van Faasen, former chairman and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, encourages carriers to prepare to add marijuana to their formularies.
October 13 -
HUB International's compliance officers reveal how AI is impacting the HR space and how companies can respond.
September 22 -
Jillian Mondaca, head of enrollment at Prudential, shares how employers can improve open enrollment for their employees.
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