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Almost 4 in 10 people who previously received a COVID-19 vaccine said they probably or definitely won't get the new shot.

Merck, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb and Boehringer Ingelheim have signed agreements to participate in the first round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while the remaining drugmakers have until Oct. 1 to decide.

Coverage of electronic consultations and electronic visits is less consistent.

Last week, reports of people being denied insurance coverage for the new vaccines surfaced as the shots were being rolled out to pharmacies, however, insurers have assured HHS Secretary Becerra they are "fully covering" the shots.

Being proactive and leaning on your HR and benefits teams to help you will set you up for success so you can weather any storm that comes your way.

Confusion and lack of understanding are costing employees, their families, and their employers money and lost time. For brokers, this creates opportunities.