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Stowers is managing director and general counsel for benefit brokerage and consulting firm FirstPerson in Indianapolis.
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While the legislation's future is still unclear, there are many important things for leaders to know.
The needs of women continue to outpace organizations' inclusion efforts, which will be costly if unaddressed.
Employers are under pressure to keep benefits competitive while controlling costs, driving new scrutiny of PBMs, hospital prices and GLP-1 coverage for 2027.
Identifying patterns, building attribution and seeking accountability can help employers better manage women's care needs long term.
As benefit decisions get finalized, childcare offerings may be more within reach than companies think.
