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The American Health Care Act lacks focus on health priorities and sustainability, says benefits expert Francois Millard.

Here’s one reason why clients should consider maxing out their contributions ahead of claiming deductions this year.

The 235,000 increase followed a 238,000 rise in January that was more than previously estimated, the best back-to-back rise since July, a Labor Department report showed Friday in Washington.

Reference-based and relative pricing eradicate hidden fees, advance transparency, elevate healthcare consumerism, advocates say.

Well-being programs utilizing a highly personalized approach tend to see greater employee support as well as increased medical cost savings.

Advisers must listen to clients through engagement surveys, committees and attending enrollment fairs, says Aflac HR head Matthew Owenby.

With protocols already in place to comply with HIPAA’s requirements on protected health information, plan sponsors are focusing on employee 401(k) data.

With price considerations a top priority, look for companies like Aetna to reduce expenses through technological advances.

There’s more work to do, but the American Health Care Act helps advisers to do their jobs by removing regulatory burdens on employer-sponsored benefits.

The new Republican bill slated to replace the Affordable Care Act could result in a significant increase in health insurance premiums for older workers.