Employee Participation

“Small businesses have navigated a year filled with challenges, from tariffs and inflation to a prolonged government shutdown – yet their optimism remains unwavering,” says Larry Franco, Comerica Bank Executive Vice President and National Director of Retail & Small Business Banking.

HHS' new dietary guidelines target chronic disease and rising health care costs by prioritizing whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Consumers are using AI to find information when they first feel sick, consulting it to prepare for visits with their clinicians and using it to better comprehend patient instructions and recommendations.

Bonuses peaked in 2021, when 44% of employees received one, according to the research, with the largest increase in bonuses between 2019 and 2021 happening in the health care sector.

With escalating medical and pharmacy costs as a primary motivator, employers are moving health care benefit cost-containment to the top of their overall priorities for 2026.

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