Broker Regulation

UnitedHealth Group’s planned purchase of home health company Amedisys for $3.3 billion is in jeopardy.

"The Cigna Group remains committed to its established M&A criteria and would only consider acquisitions that are strategically aligned, financially attractive and have a high probability to close," the company said in a news release.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel has openly stated that she intends to prosecute employers who use overly broad non-compete agreements and stay-or-pay provisions. Employers who are currently making use of either non-compete agreements or stay-or-pay arrangements should carefully evaluate those agreements to ensure that they’re in line with the NLRB position.

A new Trump administration could dramatically alter the Affordable Care Act through either massive changes, technical fixes, or cuts to subsidies and protections.

By being prepared and implementing strategic solutions, employers can mitigate some of the financial pressures that may arise from the IRA, ensuring that their employees and retirees are better protected from the ripple effects of this landmark legislation.

A plan member accused a plan vendor of disguising subcontractor fees as provider charges.