Consumer Driven Health Care

This three-part series examines the paths of professionals who have joined the benefits world after successful careers in other industries.

The rate of patients who left without being seen increased from 1.1% in 2017 to 2.1% by the end of 2021.

Employers should take care to avoid other cost-shifting measures that can decrease treatment adherence such as overly restrictive prescription drug formularies.

Half of voters now say the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade has made them more motivated to vote in this year's elections, up from 43% in July.

"Given the workforce and capacity shortages in care, it's important that patients receive the appropriate level of care, helping to preserve higher levels of care for those who need it most," David Allen, an AHIP spokesperson, says.

Drug prices for commercial health plans could increase under the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. HR must act now to reduce costs.