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Focusing on a shared vision and building the culture of a brokerage will naturally lead to a better product, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.

Recommendation tools are not only helping workers choose more appropriate health plans, they are also educating them as to the value of their benefits, says Willis Towers Watson’s Rob Harkins.

From what will happen with cost containment provisions to addressing broker business models, BAN’s Perry Braun is looking for answers.

Proper rest is often a forgotten component of employee wellness, says researcher Alyssa Cairns, who shares how to make it a priority.

‘The bulk of advisers’ embrace the principles of the regulation and will continue to carry them out.

President Trump’s promised repeal of the Affordable Care Act is underway, and the 21st Century Cures Act is likely helping it progress, says adviser Craig Hasday.

The underutilized benefit is appealing to millennial workers, says expert CrisDee Plambeck.

Recent regulations by the EEOC approved in 2016 have begun enforcement and could cause conflict for some employers and brokers, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Many employers think they have little say during an inspection, but employers have many choices to make, starting as soon as OSHA arrives, says attorney Krista Sterken.