Economy

The International Labour Organization expects 195 million full-time job losses globally, and forecasts a “significant rise” in underemployment.

The five-week total for unemployment claims reached 26.5 million in the steepest downturn for the U.S. labor market since the Great Depression.

25 million Americans do not have high-speed internet access, and as many as 14 million have no internet access at all.

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions says the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for employers to fight social disparities.

The juggling act for policy makers will be to reopen without triggering a second wave of infections that leads to a fresh round of lockdowns and yet more economic damage.

For starters, they can use the windfall to pay off debt, shore up their HSAs and build a cash reserve.

Employers in three metropolitan areas will have access to the cost-saving health plan.

The technology is designed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by telling users they should quarantine or isolate themselves after contact with an infected individual.

The tech platform helps producers understand a group’s risk, customize coverage and secure competitive stop loss to match plan designs.

Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.