Health Care Reform

Half of KFF survey respondents said navigating the prior authorization process is difficult.

“The best health care in the nation isn’t helpful if it bankrupts the people who try to get it," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.

One of the best ways I’ve found to keep my ear to the ground when it comes to industry trends and find out what’s on the minds of top benefits professionals is by attending industry events. Most recently, I made the short hop from Denver to Utah to attend the 10th annual ASCEND conference in Salt Lake City.

Tim Noel, the health insurance unit head, said more employers that stay covered will shift to self-funded and level-funded plans.

The law "overtly discriminates against plaintiffs as out-of-state companies," a federal judge ruled.

Funding streams are a lot more turbulent than they were even a year ago.