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What health care micro-trends tell us about our new …

WEBExpert Opinion What health care micro-trends tell us about our new normal The key to understanding the overall health care spending trend is to recognize that it is …

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Using transparency to aid health care costs, care quality and …

WEBWhile the shroud of price secrecy within the health care industry has made real transparency unattainable, recent developments are forcing change. No matter the …

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Starter 401(k) plans under SECURE 2.0: Helping small employers …

WEBIn a Starter 401 (k) Plan, the limits are the lesser of 15% of compensation or $6,000 ($7,000 for those 50 or older). The dollar limits on both types of plans are …

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Rising above rising costs of health care and employee benefits

WEBMany supplemental insurance plans are employee-funded, so this approach can help employers effectively manage their expenses, stay within budget and remain …

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HR's role in supporting health and wellness as we return …

WEBDon’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now! Unlimited access to …

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No more pandemics! Biden's new global strategy staves off …

WEBThis week, the Biden administration unveiled the Global Health Security Strategy, which will work with 50 partner nations that include developing countries, such …

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CMS' biggest health care accomplishments in 2023 (and key …

WEBThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made "historic strides" in making health care and prescription drugs affordable, said Administrator Chiquita …

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Value-based care gets a boost, as hospital and health care …

WEBIncreasingly, health system consolidations, which must balance short-term and long-term financial goals, are focused on value-based care, which promotes better …

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UnitedHealth's 4th-quarter medical costs surge to highest level …

WEBUnitedHealth, the nation's largest health insurer, attributes Medicare Advantage claims for much of the increased costs, as well as high December COVID-19 …

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New data reveals opportunities for retail clinics to redefine future …

WEBNew data reveals opportunities for retail clinics to redefine future of health care. However, if retail health clinics are to fully leverage an influx of new customers, …

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Organizations will see a greater push towards health equity

WEBMarket Insights Organizations will see a greater push towards health equity A new report from Cigna identified six trends that it expects to affect employers and …

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House hearing on Change Healthcare hack: Providers testify

WEBDuring the first congressional hearing on the Change Healthcare cyberattack on Tuesday, lawmakers zeroed in on the 2022 merger of UnitedHealth and Change …

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The insurance world and self-funding

WEBIn this episode, Larry shares his journey into insurance and self-funding, offering firsthand insights into his career motivations and experiences. He discusses the benefits …

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New study finds gap between wellness needs of employees and …

WEBNew study finds gap between wellness needs of employees and what employers offer. According to employees, benefits that would have the biggest impact …

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Driving down health cost spend in 2024 (without diminishing …

WEBWith benefits slated as the second largest people expense for businesses, next to payroll, and health care costs across the nation estimated to escalate as much …

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Medicare Advantage plans keep growing (and for small hospitals, …

WEBOver half of Medicare enrollees are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, however, the plans have become dubious payers for many large and small hospitals, …

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How the first 'fiduciary duty' lawsuit for health benefits affects

WEBAn employee is suing Johnson & Johnson for breaching their fiduciary duty of effectively managing their health benefits. This could drive major change in the industry.

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Premiums not expected to change significantly for 2022

WEBPremiums not expected to change significantly for 2022, but keep an eye on pandemic costs. No doubt, the ongoing issues around the COVID-19 pandemic are …

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Primary care disrupted: Now, smaller employers are opening …

WEBIn recent years, a modest number of small- and medium-size employers have set up their own health clinics to fill employees' primary care needs at or near their …

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What's the good news, ladies

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Navigating employee financial wellness through insurance

WEBGuide Sponsored by Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc. Everything You Need to Know About Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs)

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9 ways brokers can help create holistic health care on a budget

WEB9 ways brokers can help create holistic health care on a budget Benefits advisors need to work closely with HR leaders and benefits administration providers to …

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Majority of Americans worry about health care costs, frequently …

WEBMajority of Americans worry about health care costs, frequently skip needed care. Uninsured individuals are more likely to skip or postpone medical care for more …

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Change Healthcare's stolen 'private' patient data leaked by …

WEBOn Monday, the RansomHub cybercriminal hacking group followed through on threats to share sensitive medical and financial records stolen from Change Healthcare, …

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Denver's 'safety net' hospital in 'critical' condition due to influx of

WEBDenver Health treats everyone who walks through its doors regardless of insurance, and is partially funded by taxpayers, however, the hospital's CEO is raising …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack: 24 lawsuits filed so far, more likely

WEBFollowing the health care tech firm's data breach in February, 24 class-action lawsuits have been filed thus far, however, additional providers also are likely to …

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