Cyber News

HEALTHCARE TOOLS

The Principal Financial Group (Des Moines) has rolled out several new Web-based tools to help consumers become more actively involved in their own healthcare. The tools provide information about health conditions and treatment options, in addition to evaluations of cases provided by more than 5,000 hospitals and acute-care facilities located around the globe.

LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS

Pittsburgh-based Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is now offering all of its members free personalized online lifestyle improvement programs that focus on weight loss, stress reduction, smoking risks, better eating habits and healthier lifestyle choices for teens.

GHI REDESIGNS SITE

Group Health Inc. (GHI, New York) launched its redesigned Web site, www.ghi.com. In addition to improved functionality, the more accessible design provides a higher level of service for GHI members, healthcare providers and brokers, claims GHI.

HSA RESOURCE

EHealthInsurance (Sunnyvale, Calif.) has unveiled the Health Savings Account Learning Center. According to EHealthInsurance, the Web site is one of the most comprehensive sources of information and tools pertaining to health savings accounts. It is available to consumers online at www.ehealthinsurance.com.