Advisers should continue to engage with government officials on issues impacting the price and quality of care, Alex Azar said.

Democrats’ new “Medicare for all” bill would replace almost all private plans.

The administration has increased access to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration plans.

What should employers and lawmakers do to address the high cost of healthcare? A lot more, experts say.

EBA’s annual conference delved deep into hot benefit trends, broker strategies and technology.

For the best approach, clients should find a balance between cost containment and employee engagement.

There’s a big “gap in strategy — or the lack thereof,” says Curtis Cannon of Axis Recovery. “A lot of brokers have a bolt-on mindset.”

A recent medical crisis has me frustrated with health insurance and the pains that come along with it. And it serves as a reminder of what clients need to do to help workers.

Technology alone won’t drive business for brokers, but when used correctly, it can make a good addition.

From Kentucky cementing its decision to discontinue payroll deductions for voluntary benefits to tax challenges clients take on, is the voluntary market on the edge of an evolution?

Many benefits managers don’t get specific details about wellness biometric testing — leading to suboptimal results in the program.

Workers are stressed but firms can have trouble knowing what wellness programs to offer.

Costly wage and hour lawsuits happen because companies don’t classify workers correctly. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Traditional financial literacy programs may be ignoring the fact that for many employees, money is deeply emotional.

Brokerages are struggling to retain workers and it may be time to take a hard look at hiring practices.

Clients and advisers hold a key role for many millennials who just aren’t saving enough money.

BHC Insurance’s James McMillan, one of this year's Rising Stars, embraces technology to explain benefits but says “the best form of explanation is always direct one on one contact.”

American Fidelity’s Michael Hart, one of this year’s Rising Stars, looks to provide service to take care of customers “when they had the worst day of their life.”

The brokerage says it plans to continue expanding over the next one to two years.

These young standout advisers see a changing workforce sparking new benefits for gig workers, student loan debt relief and better engagement tactics from employers. Ranging in age from 26 to 35, they represent the next generation ready to make their mark on an evolving industry.