Cost-Containment

The PwC Health Research Institute queried health plans on multiple factors, which could help employer plan sponsors take action now to deflect some of the "cost inflators" predicted to boost medical spending next year.

Without federal intervention, states that have seen megamergers, such as Michigan and California, are often left to wrestle with the complex question of how to respond, given the likelihood of higher prices for their residents.

More health care options are available for Florida employers as Curative expands, while NBG and Nava Benefits combine to rebuild health plans to save mid-sized employers money - and take benefits complexity off HR's plate.

Confusion and lack of understanding are costing employees, their families, and their employers money and lost time. For brokers, this creates opportunities.

The past few years have been incredibly difficult for the entire health care industry, with physicians, nurses and support staff on the front lines of…

Transitioning a company to a self-funded model isn't always a silver bullet for employers in the long run. For many organizations, an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is the better solution.

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Of course, there's no magic bullet when thinking through these challenges, but most industry experts have determined that a series of strategically placed interventions that are highly customized, thoughtfully executed, and carefully measured will provide the greatest chance of achieving success.