Analysis

2 things have to happen if Open MEPs prove to be a catalyst to wider use of alternative investments in 401(k)s, says an ERISA attorney

The Open MEP provision, which the DOL will need to provide guidance on, could impact existing plan sponsors, not just small businesses.

If out-of-network billing were eliminated, patient spending on health care would drop 3.4 percent, or by roughly $40 billion annually.

Employers may think they're doing a good job of shielding employees from increased costs, but employees are feeling the strain.

There's no doubt that invalidating the ACA in whole or in large part would have a dramatic effect on the nation's health system.

One of the ongoing debates in the area of workplace wellness is whether wellness programs offer true return-on-investment.