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Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. clinched regulatory approval for a deal to buy Rite Aid Corp. stores, a hard-fought victory following two years of failed attempts.

A report from Insurance Journal says that early employer respondents indicate that they expect their average cost per employee for health benefits will rise by 4.3 percent in 2018.

While the uninsured rate for all Americans dipped to a historic low of 8.6 percent in the first three months of 2016, rates across states and cities vary widely.

Employers should keep an eye on the National Labor Relations Board and its rulings in the months ahead, according to Philip A. Miscimarra, the outgoing board chair.

What can brokers and employers do to maximize enrollment in this valuable benefit and help employees become savvy health care shoppers during open enrollment? Start by communicating the following information to employees.

A new study findssignificant and critical differences in how men and women experience their work.