Employer-Paid

Financial wellness, the American dream of home ownership, family time, and innovative voluntary benefits are top of mind for employees and will be key to retaining and attracting top talent in 2024.

Starting on January 1, 2024, employers of any size can offer a student loan matching benefit within their company 401(k) or SIMPLE IRA plan, enabling employees to build their retirement savings while making student loan payments.

Patients who have experienced severe stomach complications from the new class of GLP-1 weight loss drugs are now suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly alleging that the drugmakers misled doctors on the drugs' potential risks.

An increase in costs amid lower payments from insurance plans makes it harder for small hospitals to fund large capital improvement projects, as hospital closures are reverting to pre-pandemic rates.

Organizations can offer better maternal care support, which also creates a more supportive environment for all employees.

Industry observers said that drug companies are likely to continue to oppose the government's efforts to reduce prices.