Health Care Reform

Regardless of the path to reducing prescription drug costs, a fundamental starting point is transparency — supplying all stakeholders with clear data on where the money is going and what it's for.

For sponsors of employee health plans, there are both positives and negatives.

"Although profit pools are at risk, health care leaders who adjust their business models accordingly can expect bright prospects for their organizations in the years ahead."

Overall spending on mental health services increased from 6.8% to 8.2% between 2013 and 2020.

On the heels of a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to block the deal, the company now plans to merge Change with its Optum Insight data and consulting business.

While there were certain highly anticipated portions of the bill removed – such as insulin price caps for all group health plans – this bill is still relevant for the self-funded community.