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"By tackling branded pharmas and equitable pricing strategies that have left Americans carrying the financial weight of global drug innovation, the government is helping to relieve a long-standing burden on U.S. consumers and businesses," David Joyner, the CVS chief executive officer, said.

Medical costs are up 6%,, drug costs are up 10%, and there are "no signs this trend will slow," Brown & Brown's CEO says.

However, diabetes diagnoses have reached 13.8%, an all-time high.

Although 1 in 8 women of childbearing age say they or their partner need fertility assistance services at some point, only a minority of employers offer fertility benefits.

The company sees employers hoping 'co-pay-only' plans and patient advocacy services will cut costs.

Although studies show that many members of this generation risk outliving their financial resources, retirement could become even more challenging as members of Generation X approach age 65.