Sen. Bernie Sanders, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, made this bold statement, which some say contains elements of truth, however, it's why he's made lowering drug costs a top priority.

The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill that would permit CITs in all 403(b) plans to grant access to these lower-cost funds for nonprofit employees and public workers.

Employers are becoming more open to benefits that directly address financial issues like high-cost debt, variable cash flow, and lack of emergency savings, according to a FinFit report.

Ezekiel J. Emanuel lays out his predictions for what will drive health care in the foreseeable future, from value-based payments and mental health parity to improved maternity and newborn care.