Projected increases for next year among small group market insurers ranged from a decrease of 5% to an increase of 32%.

Increased security on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as well as state and federal action to rein in their influence could have impacts across a variety of stakeholders in the health care system, including patients, PBMs, pharmacies, health care plans and manufacturers.

Meanwhile, 63% expect inflation to worsen their financial situation and make everyday necessities less affordable, and 54% say debt is increasing their stress.

The Patients Over Profits Act alleges vertical integration of health care providers is bad for Americans.

A WTW report outlines why policyholders, insurers and participants benefit from the PRT option.

About half of plan sponsors said the pace of change in retirement plans is exhausting.

Advisors should view this as an opportunity to deliver thoughtful retirement income strategies to clients and help them resist common behavioral tendencies.

More clients have opinions on retirement income than they did four years ago, consultants and advisors said.