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The IRS released updated employer responsibility (pay or play) penalty amounts under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules require applicable large employers (ALE) to offer...
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have been under investigation recently. PBMs negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers on behalf of a health insurance plan. Earlier this year,...
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The first quarterly Axios-Ipsos American Health Index surveyed Americans about health-related behaviors.
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According to a recent Willis Towers Watson report, 88% of the 232 U.S. employers surveyed are seeking new health and wellness vendors. They are changing vendors to better meet their...
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Due to economic downturn and ongoing labor challenges, employers are searching for ways to save money. Being savvy can help employers identify areas to reduce expenses without...
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An Employee Benefit Research Institute study found that retirees will need to save hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover Medicare costs. These costs include prescription drugs,...
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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued an FAQ on the prohibition of gag clauses under the transparency provisions of the Consolidated...
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Employee well-being will be a primary focus for employers this year. Now more than ever, employees want to feel that they belong in a workplace and feel recognized, appreciated, and...
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Health insurance company, Humana Inc., has announced that they will stop providing employer-sponsored medical insurance coverage. This includes fully insured, self-funded, and Federal...
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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...
