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Health care could start driving inflation (due to new government calculations)

By Molly Smith

The health insurance index is currently at its lowest reading in nearly six years, however, the Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out a few changes to how it tabulates health care with Tuesday's release of the October CPI.

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AI will play 'significant role' in health insurance sector — just not right away

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Shaping the future of AI in health care: Senate looks to set 'guardrails' for patient safety

Artificial intelligence could reduce clinicians' administrative work and accelerate drug innovation, but the new technology needs oversight, said lawmakers, who met last week to discuss benefits as well as possible threats of AI.

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November 13, 2023

Despite challenges, companies expect to increase level of pay communication

More than one-third of companies are disclosing individual pay ranges to employees, and an even larger number (46%) are planning or considering doing so in the future.

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November 10, 2023

Primary care shortfall has ripple effects throughout U.S. health care system

Spending on primary care fell from an average of 6.2% in 2013 to 4.6% in 2020.

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November 10, 2023

PBM reform is on, as Senate advances new bill that forces pharmacies to report costs

The comprehensive new bill, which advanced on Wednesday, would introduce more transparency, such as requiring pharmacies to report medication costs – and would be paired with another PBM bill that passed earlier this year.

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November 09, 2023

CMS: New rule would cap commissions for Medicare Advantage brokers, agents

After lawmakers called for oversight over Medicare Advantage marketing practices three weeks ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is now proposing to limit the compensation brokers can receive from insurers.

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November 09, 2023

Financial groups to DOL on proposed new fiduciary rule: Give us a '60-day extension'

A coalition of nearly 20 financial industry trade groups, including the Financial Services Institute and the Insured Retirement Institute, says a 60-day comment period is not enough time to comment on the 500-page proposal.

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November 09, 2023

Companies crossing global borders In search of skilled AI talent

Canada led AI worker hires, followed by India, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.

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Health care could start driving inflation (due to new government calculations)

Weight-loss drugs – among the hottest new employee benefits: Guess what else?

AI will play 'significant role' in health insurance sector — just not right away

Recommended Just For You

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Shaping the future of AI in health care: Senate looks to set 'guardrails' for patient safety

Despite challenges, companies expect to increase level of pay communication

Primary care shortfall has ripple effects throughout U.S. health care system

PBM reform is on, as Senate advances new bill that forces pharmacies to report costs

CMS: New rule would cap commissions for Medicare Advantage brokers, agents

Financial groups to DOL on proposed new fiduciary rule: Give us a '60-day extension'

Companies crossing global borders In search of skilled AI talent