Health Care Reform

Employers are recognizing that expanding family-friendly benefits beyond what is required by federal law is a significant trend that helps safeguard…

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, within the Department of Health and Human Services, will begin accepting "requests for solutions" to a list of women's health care related topics, such as endometriosis and MS.

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.

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.