While there were certain highly anticipated portions of the bill removed – such as insulin price caps for all group health plans – this bill is still relevant for the self-funded community.

Under the law, plan sponsors can now see exactly what they're paying for, allowing them to more easily and clearly determine which brokers provide the best value for their dollars.

There's likely no turning back. More than two years of work-from-home or hybrid work solutions and employees are reluctant to go back to the way…

"I think it's going to force more companies to take a closer, more active look and engage themselves with pay equity more. And it will also give people more of a chance to say 'I don't think my pay is fair,' and engage on that issue," says attorney David Rapuano.