Employee-Paid

Hospitals are marking up the prices for biologic medicines more than physician offices, particularly for "innovator biologics" that have clinically equivalent (and lower cost alternatives) on the market, says a new report.

By tailoring your communications and education during open enrollment, you can help employees choose the benefits that will best meet their needs throughout the coming year.

Raising awareness for employees on long-term care needs is critical - and voluntary products (accident, hospital indemnity or critical illness insurance) have a role to play in a conversation about retirement planning.

According to a HHS audit, medical records provided by the health insurer didn't support certain diagnosis codes, similarly to Cigna's lawsuit culminating in the insurer's agreement last week to pay $172 million to resolve allegations.

Forecasters are dealing with a unique set of factors this year, including the post-pandemic winding down of care avoidance, the emergence of new drugs and the expiration of 2-year contracts with providers, says a new report.

Deloitte analysis indicates genders consume health care differently, with women seeking more care and treatment.