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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) annually to determine eligibility for programs and benefits. The 2024 FPL for an individual...
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Obesity is a global health epidemic with significant challenges for employers and workplaces, including decreased productivity and increased healthcare costs.
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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Health care spending in the United States reached $4.5 trillion in 2022, a 4.1% increase from the previous year. This averages out to $13,493 per person. The growth in health care...
