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        "summary": "Self-funded plans and the entire industry now faces accelerated systemic change, thanks to the biggest health crisis in recent history.",
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        "summary": "Employers should first consider implementing these other tactics that have been proven to reduce costs.",
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        "summary": "Negotiating fair prices from providers and lower spending for employers requires a strategy beyond reference-based pricing.",
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