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AI is a way for industry players to cut costs, manage risk, and modernize health care infrastructure, while value remains a top priority for purchasers and patients, according to a new PwC report.

With employee burnout driving high turnover, a growing number of firms offer paid or partially paid leave, but careful thought needs to go into designing and implementing how health coverage and 401(k)s fit into the picture.

Many hospitals are adding billions of dollars in fees for routine care in outpatient centers they own, raising patient costs for colonoscopies, mammograms and heart screenings, a new investigation found.

By embracing employee sensing, organizations can enhance employee satisfaction and retention and drive better business outcomes in the long run.

Paid parental leave will continue to move the needle for today's top talent and employers need to anticipate this expectation with scalable offerings.

The savings are not yet realized, says the Congressional Budget Office, which projects a 10-year cumulative savings of $161 billion from the phased-in drug negotiation, as well as a rebate for price increases above the inflation rate.

The $35 insulin cap reduces out-of-pocket costs for those with health savings accounts but new policies are needed to improve access to affordable insulin among commercially insured patients, says a new study.

Following a few simple steps and strategic questions can help give benefits leaders and brokers the confidence that provider, vendor and EAP claims are connected to real-world outcomes.