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Although it is commonly feared that such mandates would lead employers to eliminate health benefits, the study finds no such evidence. In fact, over the course of the study, the percentage of Massachusetts workers at companies offering coverage held constant at 90%, and the share of employees working at small firms that offered health benefits actually increased from 72% to 76%.
With AI resumes everywhere, more employers are leaning on work trials to watch how candidates actually work before making hiring decisions.
Giving employees real-time access to wages can better align with their spending needs and help them keep more money in their pockets.
Broader digital efforts could boost access to necessary care, address rising costs and improve health outcomes for employees.
Employees look for alternative healthcare coverage in the wake of rising premiums, sparking concern over care gaps and group plan disruption.
A new Modern Health survey finds most workers fear AI-related layoffs, rising stress, and increased reliance on substances to cope with workplace pressure.
The objective is to have a clear view of baseline vs. current Rx trend, documented savings tied to interventions and a reconciliation check on guarantees and rebates.
