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Consolidated health systems deliver a large proportion of the medical care in the United States. A new study suggests that consolidated health systems provide slightly better care than...
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Voluntary benefits can be a great way for employers to round out their benefits package. They are beneficial to employees and their families, and many come with little to no cost to...
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Starting April 1, 2023, states that maintained continuous Medicaid enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic can start terminating coverage for those individuals who are no longer...
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A record number of Americans postponed medical care in 2022 according to the annual Gallup poll. Thirty-eight percent of respondents stated that they or a family member postponed care...
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Last year, the IRS released a final rule that changed the eligibility rules for the premium tax credit (PTC) for family members beginning with the 2023 tax year. The credit lowers the...
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The COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) is scheduled to end on May 11, 2023. Employer-sponsored health plans will no longer have to follow these health plan...
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More employees are experiencing mental health challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and evolving job duties. According to a 2022 Lyra survey, 84% of employees...
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Current labor changes are making employers find ways to balance the rising costs and inflation while providing employees with benefits they value and need. Understanding this year’s...
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Although the labor market is leveling out this year, it’s safe to assume that employers will be challenged as they compete for top talent. Some companies will increase salaries while...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently extended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) through April 11, 2023. The PHE has renewed every 90 days since...
