Cost-Containment

Insurers and employers are expected to be reluctant or even unable to immediately begin charging copays or deductibles for the affected preventive care for certain services, such as screening for diabetes, hepatitis and certain cancers.

The article argues that, given the federal government's endorsement of RBP and its proven efficacy in reducing employer costs and expanding participant options, it is now virtually impossible for a plan fiduciary to lawfully discharge their duties in accordance with ERISA without at least considering the implementation of RBP.

Employers, brokers and TPAs need to calibrate their expectations for how Humira biosimilars will impact the cost of prescription drugs for groups and members.

About half of all patients are getting hit with facility fees, which are billed for doctor visits at hospital-owned clinics, as three in four physicians are now employed by hospitals, health systems or other corporate entities.

Brian Uhlig has incorporated lessons learned early in life about resilience and entrepreneurship into every step of his career, helping him evolve into an industry leader who refuses to settle for the status quo.

The recent high-profile layoffs at Apple, Google and Microsoft may make it seem like the labor market is in trouble, but six in 10 employers say they are not planning layoffs, according to a new report.