Benefits Manager

Since 2012, every state except Alabama has either enacted or introduced legislation that would establish state-facilitated retirement savings programs, and 10 states already have fully operating auto-IRAs.

After three years, only a third of 2,000 U.S. hospitals reviewed were in compliance with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule of 2021, says a new PRA report, which puts some of the blame on feds for not enforcing the rule.

"Navigating the challenges presented by Long COVID requires a multifaceted approach, including education, support, and proactive measures from both employers and employees.," said Bishoy Rizkalla.

Employers need more frequent and continuous benefits education throughout the year, and not just during open enrollment.

Construction, notably, is the happiest industry and the only one to boast an eNPS over 50.

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senators accused drugmakers of gaming the system by filing 100+ patents for any given drug, while trade group PhRMA said the system advances "the development of new medicines."

The American Council of Life Insurers and others are seeking to overturn the fiduciary rule finalized last month because it "undermines the expertise of state authorities who are responsible for overseeing annuities."

NPs often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for, however, only 30% are going into primary care and instead joining cardiology, dermatology, and other specialty practices, and increasing their income.