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Nearly half (46%) of respondents said they want help deciding how to invest their retirement savings — the top reason participants seek workplace financial guidance.
Despite ongoing growth in patient revenue, U.S. hospitals and health systems face persistent margin pressure due to rising non-labor and supply-related costs.
Governor Newsom said he agreed that workers deserve protections from the misuse of AI but argued that the bill’s provisions were too broad and lacked focus.
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.