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The survey found 44% of small business CEOs have already switched or are planning switching insurers in the near future.

Under pressure from patient advocates and government regulators, credit agencies have taken steps to remove some medical debts from credit reports, but this could be costing physicians nationwide potentially billions of dollars.

The e-commerce giant is looking to its Prime members to bolster its newly-acquired, nationwide primary care service: For an additional $99 a year, members can have 24/7 access to health care services.

More details were announced last week on Pres. Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan, which aims to cancel some or all student debt for specific types of borrowers, like those whose balances exceed what they originally owed.

While COBRA serves as a temporary solution for maintaining health insurance coverage during transitional periods, its flaws and limitations for employees and employers cannot be ignored.

By aligning employers, providers and health plans around shared goals, benefits advisors can help reshape a spiraling system, incentivize quality and improve affordability.