Cost-Containment

Benefits advisors and HR departments face the challenging task of monitoring regulatory changes and managing growing benefit costs (like health care) while still providing employees with robust benefits that help them effectively attract and retain their workforce.

The Trump administration is trying to reduce funding by $4 billion per year.

The ruling could have implications for employers and others fighting sudden federal policy changes.

The cases, involving big companies that opted out of a big, $2.7 billion settlement, could affect employers' provider networks.

The offer may show employers how hard drug manufacturers will compete based on price, in at least some situations.

Requiring pharmacy benefit managers to pass through updates cut premium changes by an average of 52%.