Consumer Driven Health Care

The state AGs sent a letter to Senate and House leaders, highlighting the urgent need for federal action to mandate that pharmacy benefit managers increase transparency into their practices by sharing pricing with health plans.

"While the nation is crippled with health care debt, while employers are spending more and more every single year, the reality is that revenue turns into profit for insurers," Lester Morales said.

The hospital operations giant has lost a bid to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit in North Carolina federal court, accusing it of scheming to restrict competition and artificially drive up costs for health plans.

Researchers estimate that approximately 3 in 10 working adults are classified as obese and one-third meet the criteria for being overweight.

Less than half of employers are confident in the integrity of health care services and fees charged by hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, third-party administrators and even broker and consultants, says a new report.

Brokers can benefit from a new lead generation tool developed by Judy Diamond Associates for small employers, while wellbeing provider Grokker is offering a new "live session" mental health solution for employees.