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According to ADP, the private sector shed 32,000 jobs in September.

The percentage of U.S. children with timely access to a highly ready emergency department fell from 70% to 67%, which means more than 2.1 million children lost access to top-quality care.

Employers and their benefits advisors should watch carefully for signs of health care providers charging employers more to make up for federal Affordable Care Act premium tax credit subsidy cuts, an analyst said.

Advocates say card-based networks are better, but dentists maintain that some card-based systems cost too much.

A UnitedHealth Group Inc. shareholder has filed a proposal to require an independent board chair distinct from the chief executive officer, roles that were combined when Stephen Hemsley returned to lead the company this year.

The enhanced premium tax credits saved subsidized enrollees an average of $705 annually in 2024, bringing their annual premium payment down to $888.