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J.P. Morgan survey finds many workers don't know whether they're saving enough for retirement, fueling demand for clearer employer guidance, simpler plan design and financial wellness support.
A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit accusing medical billing company HaloMD and two physician groups of defrauding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia through the No Surprises Act's independent dispute resolution process, marking the latest court to reject insurers' efforts to challenge arbitration outcomes through separate litigation.
Williamson Health plans to join Ascension Saint Thomas in a transaction valued at nearly $1 billion, becoming one of the latest independent health systems to pursue a larger partner before financial pressures escalate.
Segal survey shows employees are highly aware of their mental health benefits, but affordability, scheduling challenges and limited workplace discussion continue to prevent many from seeking care.
A discussion draft proposes more reporting from hospitals, tightens oversight of contract pharmacies and directs more prescription drug savings to eligible patients.
Individual and small group health plans faced losses in 2025 as medical claims continued to climb, accelerating a shift toward alternative benefit models.
The state's attorney general seeks documents on reimbursement rates, patient steering and pharmacy contracts as scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers continues to intensify.
Among the districts surveyed, 81% reported health insurance premium increases of at least 10% over the past year, while 16% experienced increases exceeding 20%.