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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

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The Future of AI in the Workplace

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Artificial intelligence (AI) took the world by storm in 2023, transforming the way organizations operate and make decisions. Many employers embraced this technology to streamline their...

FAQs Issued for Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs about the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The FAQs...

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Employee Assistance Programs

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Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are often underutilized, despite their potential to boost employee well-being, satisfaction, performance, and health. According to Mental Health...

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2024 Attraction and Retention Trends

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The labor market is expected to somewhat improve in 2024, but employers will still face challenges in attracting and retaining talented employees. Skills gaps and high inflation...

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2024 Civil Penalty Amounts

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the latest update on civil monetary penalties for employee benefit-related violations in 2024. The increased amounts apply to civil...

FDA Approved 55 New Drugs in 2023

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Fifty-five new treatments were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. This is a nearly 50% increase from the year before. Typically, 45-50 new drugs are...

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Drug Prices Increasing in January

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Several pharmaceutical companies plan to raise prices on over 500 drugs in January, including 140 brands. Companies say that high inflation and supply chain concerns in the Middle East...

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2024 Wellness Trends

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Employers are adopting strategies to prioritize the overall well-being of their workforce - physically, mentally, and financially. While mental health support has been expanded in...

Decoding Health Care Data - Claims Analytics

Data analytics isn't just about saving money; it's about building a healthier, happier workforce. By understanding how employees use health care, we can design benefits that truly serve their needs....

Florida Is First State to Import Canadian Drugs

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Florida permission to directly import prescription drugs from Canada. This historic policy shift has the potential to...