On June 24, President Trump signed an executive order that, among other things, instructs various federal agencies to: 1) increase transparency in medical pricing and quality, 2) improve the ability of patients to control their
As we reported in our January blog, there’s a new type of tax-deferred account on the horizon. The new accounts – called Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRAs) – will allow employers to put money in an
Now, more than ever, your pharmacy benefit manager can be a critical partner in controlling your health care costs. And, like any successful partnership, this one requires trust, transparency and goal alignment. Here are five
The business climate for middle-market manufacturers ($100 million to $3 billion in revenue) is growing steadily – presenting new opportunities, fresh markets and different ways of operating. That means your exposures are growing, too –
How One Summer Camp Property Approached New Revenue Stream When the company producing the Tumbleweed and Dancefestopia music festivals asked about taking over the bucolic, rural Kansas Wildwood Outdoor Education Center, Executive Director Robyn Ratcliff
Once again this year, employers with self-insured health plans are required to pay the ACA tax known as the PCORI fee. For many plans, this will be the last year they have to pay. Here’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidance May 13 that clears the way for pharmacists to replace some expensive biological medical products with certain biosimilars. This change has the potential to help companies save
Parental leave is a hot topic in both legislative and corporate circles. Many companies aren’t waiting for more mandates, however. As they look for ways to gain a competitive advantage in the labor market, they’re
How is the process of getting a certificate of insurance changing? A general or generic certificate of insurance used to be all you needed for most jobs. But many general contractors and project owners are
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued proposed regulations that, if finalized, will make it harder for employers to classify lower paid salaried employees as exempt from overtime pay. Previously, in order to avoid