Costs are going up globally, with the expected average increase before changes for employer-sponsored medical plans in 2019 of 7.8 percent.

As Secretary Alexander Acosta has settled into his position at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), employers are seeing several new compliance initiatives.

For companies wanting to improve the experience of their customers and grow their business, they must look at employee first.

With enrollment for ACA health plans underway, some experts worry that consumers lack access to clear information about which health plans have narrow networks.