Emily Payne

Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.

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January 11, 2021 | BenefitsPro

The impacts of the SolarWinds cyber breach

The latest large-scale cyber breach should serve as a warning for businesses that have been lax on security.

By Emily Payne

6 minute read

September 16, 2020 | BenefitsPro

Census Bureau data highlights trends in health insurance coverage

Though specific numbers may be inaccurate due to coronavirus-related collection issues, there are still some notable takeaways.

By Emily Payne

4 minute read

May 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Returning to Work? Focus on Mitigating the COVID-19 Workplace Risks

As states like Florida ease up on their social-distancing policies and begin to reopen, employers must be prepared for a new addition to the office:…

By Emily Payne

7 minute read

December 10, 2019 | BenefitsPro

9 companies leading health care disruption in 2019

These companies aren't waiting for government legislation to fix our broken health care system.

By Emily Payne

2 minute read

December 04, 2019 | BenefitsPro

5 states paying the most, least in health insurance deductibles

Deductibles are increasing fastest in Hawaii, Alabama and Iowa, but they're still nowhere close to the most expensive.

By Emily Payne

2 minute read

December 02, 2019 | BenefitsPro

10 most profitable companies in the health care sector

It's been a good year for companies in the health care sector--and better for some than others.

By Emily Payne

2 minute read

November 27, 2019 | BenefitsPro

Both providers and consumers express concern about health costs in new survey

High costs has caused a shift in how both providers and consumers view health care.

By Scott Wooldridge

4 minute read

November 25, 2019 | BenefitsPro

5 best, 5 worst states for mental health parity

Employers who want to help their workers get the mental health care they need should take a closer look at their health plan providers.

By Emily Payne

3 minute read

November 14, 2019 | BenefitsPro

10 staggering statistics about caregiving

The financial impact of America's caregivers is often overlooked. Here are a few stats to help put things into perspective.

By Emily Payne

2 minute read

November 08, 2019 | BenefitsPro

5 best, 5 worst U.S. cities for veterans

Which cities are doing the best when it comes to accommodating veterans, and which could use some improvement?

By Emily Payne

3 minute read