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The GLP-1 dilemma: Balancing obesity care with a 12% spike in drug spend

By Kryijztoff Novotnaj and Nelly Rose

Employers committed to sustainable workforce health must also invest in the conditions that drive obesity in the first place: workplace cultures that support movement and stress management, access to nutrition resources, mental health services, and benefits designs that incentivize prevention rather than intervention.

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The 'voluntary' benefits wake-up call: ERISA is watching

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Pet insurance is a voluntary benefit employees actually want

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January 22, 2026

The strategic shift to self-funded plans with third-party administrators

The transition to self-funded health plans represents a strategic opportunity for employers to empower their workforce with tailored, high-quality benefits.

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January 21, 2026

Are biosimilars and generics living up to their promise?

To maximize the benefits of each class of drugs, this requires thoughtful plan design and careful monitoring to turn potential savings into actual benefits.

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January 20, 2026

Why 2026 is the year employers break the group health cycle

2026 will reward employers, brokers, and vendors that embrace flexibility, transparency, and consumer-driven benefits design — and those that help employees make smarter financial decisions in an increasingly complex health care landscape.

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January 19, 2026

Why fiduciary governance matters more than ever

The lawsuits will keep making headlines. Premiums will keep rising. Leadership will continue asking harder questions. But, the organizations best prepared for that future aren’t the ones that check the box.

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January 15, 2026

Millions of Americans are trading professional financial advisors for social media

To counter potential misinformation, financial services firms need to meet people where they are, Storyful's Tara Naughton says.

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January 14, 2026

The hidden cost of 'getting through' open enrollment

Because open enrollment that “works” at the expense of HR capacity comes with a cost. And recognizing that cost is the first step toward building a benefits administration approach that’s not only effective, but sustainable.

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