Health Care Reform

A survey found they think full implementation of new taxes on medical supplies coming in from Canada, China and Mexico could increase hospital costs more than 15%.

RFK Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to head the US Department of Health and Human Services, was endorsed by the Senate Finance Committee after two tough hearings, and his nomination will now advance to a full Senate vote.

One selling point is the possibility that employees in cash-for-coverage plans like bargains.

An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) services firm found that 20% of U.S. adults already like the idea, and that getting employer support with choosing the right coverage could help.

The Cigna Group will spend up to $150 million to reform its prior authorization, patient advocacy and provider services this year.

Employers want help with reducing the pain, according to executives from the four big brokers — Aon, Brown & Brown, Gallagher and Marsh & McLennan.