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Joe Shields, the CEO of Transparency-Rx, recently told federal regulators that the giants have many ways to shut his members out.

The Department of Labor has proposed to eliminate a “redundant” safe harbor rule that provides a standard for fiduciaries in selecting annuity providers, however, the rule is needed to ensure the growing inclusion of annuities in 401(k)s, says the Insured Retirement Institute.

Employers must be willing to consider the cost of offering more leave and flexibility to keep these employees in their workforce, specifically by weighing these costs against the considerably more disruptive and expensive process of hiring and training their less experienced replacements.

Drafters are seeking comments on a paper that could help shape states' procedures.

At an insurer for employers' self-insured plans, early 2025 claims are in line with expectations.

Kennedy, who has long expressed skepticism about the safety and efficacy of certain vaccines, said the move signals a broader shift in federal vaccine development priorities.