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Using Blue Shield of California as a precedent, more health entities may scale back their reliance on their PBMs in favor of centers of excellence that provide specific services. But this new approach to pharmacy benefits needs an organized and connected way for information to be shared.

Benefits advisors can elevate these concerns and be problem-solvers for struggling SMBs at the open enrollment table this year.

As a trusted advisor, your role is to keep employers informed about trends and options that may not currently be on their radar. Here are four questions and four common misconceptions to get the conversation started with your clients.

If self-funding sounds like too big a leap from a fully insured health plan, level funding is a strong option for your clients or company to consider.

Job growth remains above pre-pandemic averages and wage growth remains strong, but is a recession looming?

Although more than 12 million Americans are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, many enrolled individuals face challenges and issues arising from the program, according to a new report from KFF.