Expert Opinion

Most notable is a new requirement that employers offering group health plans submit information on pharmacy benefits and health care spending.

With so many unknowns, businesses will yet again need to make vital decisions without as much information as they would need or like.

It is more important than ever that companies undertake deliberate efforts to minimize liability and prevent no-poach conduct.

It is important for benefits professionals, especially those who administer or sponsor self-funded plans, to understand the NSA's provisions.

Consumers using HSAs or FSAs to pay for tests and then seek reimbursement could run afoul of IRS rules.

Authorities are also hinting at increased interagency data sharing, such as between civil investigators and criminal prosecutors.