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Last year, private equity firms were responsible for 17 (21%) of 80 total health care bankruptcy filings, while another wave of these bankruptcies is expected in 2024, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.

Stronger actions are needed immediately to thwart insurance brokers who fraudulently enroll or switch people in Obamacare coverage, wrote Senate Committee Chair Ron Wyden to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

Although policy changes often lag a year or 2 behind trends, the gap suggests that there's a need for employers to address lingering effects of the pandemic and other issues affecting workers' mental well-being, says a new survey.

Benefits advisors play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and financial wellbeing of millions of Americans, making their role more vital than ever in the face of recent significant legal and economic challenges.

While the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is emerging as a viable solution for navigating escalating health care costs, benefits advisors are still exploring the best ways to articulate their value.

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, host David Saltzman welcomes Steven Amiel, CMO at NextGen Benefits, to explore why marketing has become more challenging, costly and less effective in terms of ROI than ever before.

Obesity and excess weight were estimated to have cost U.S. businesses and employees $425.5 billion in 2023.

Pharmacy benefit manager Optum Rx plans to launch Clear Trend Guarantee in 2025 to allow employers and health insurers to more easily manage their drug spending, while creating more predictability for patients around costs.