Prior authorization was conceived to rein in health care costs by eliminating duplicative treatment, however, critics worry it has now become a way for insurance companies to save money, often at the expense of patients' lives.

"I expect that they will be looking for opportunities to apply all of the elements of the guidelines in merger cases -- to some extent, they've already been doing that," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.

Throughout 2023, employees have been voicing their concerns about their finances and how it is starting to affect their work. Employers have the ability…

The new year brings a host of new health care industry changes and regulatory compliance issues that will challenge employers--and they'll be looking to their broker partners to help them stay ahead of deadlines and keep abreast of new legislation.