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While pricing transparency tools have been available for a number of years, recent developments across the workplace benefits environment are prompting a harder look at these offerings and driving a need for growth and expansion in the market.

Attention has focused on price hikes for existing prescription drugs, but soaring launch prices also contribute to rising costs.

In the U.S. alone, there was a 28.3% increase in total pets insured in 2021—and an increase in pets insured means an increase in potentially huge claims.

The main insurance plan may deny a claim, saying it's related to mental health, while the behavioral health company also denies it, saying it's physical.

Unlike health insurers, HCSMs are not regulated by the ACA, and can dismiss claims for religious reasons or preexisting conditions.

73% of US adults say they've adopted better financial habits as a result of the pandemic. But will that help overcome these challenges?