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The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked nearly every facet of our economy. And while the benefits business hasn't been immune to these effects, many of the setbacks could be temporary. While stay-at-home orders and economic uncertainty may have dampened the market for acquisitions, many industry professionals expect it will heat back up quickly.

The same is true for the health care industry, where even businesses once immune to the effects of economic recession are now stumbling. But the expectation is those that are able to weather the storm will come back even stronger.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.