Consumer Driven Health Care

A number of large employers are trying to negotiate reimbursements rates directly with health care providers, rather than going through an insurer.

While employers are still concerned about the bottom line, their focus has broadened to include the overall health and well-being of employees and their families.

Health advocates may be just what the industry needs to help drive true health care consumerism.

While the medical cost trend is stabilizing, average employee costs continue to escalate as their health and performance aren't improving.

To fix the health care system, target price uniformity, transparency and technology, CEO David Ricks says.

For employers and brokers trying to determine how to decrease pharmacy costs for their organization and clients, here are three distinct components to consider.

Here are HSA tips and 4 contribution scenarios that employers should consider sharing with employees of all ages.

"We should have an announcement on that matter within maybe two weeks,” Buffet said.