Economy

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn’t help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here’s where advisers can step in to fill the gaps.

Employers who look to data and research can invest in employee healthcare now — and reap the rewards down the road.

A new rule only adds to the cost confusion and doesn't help patients make price comparisons when choosing where to receive care. Here's where employers can step in to fill the gaps.

In the wake of the CVS-Aetna merger, Cigna-Express Scripts partnership and other deals, a new future is emerging in the benefits world.

The White House and HHS want to eliminate a “shadowy system of kickbacks” in the drug industry pipeline.

The White House and HHS want to eliminate a “shadowy system of kickbacks” in the drug industry pipeline.

While a long journey waits ahead for greater healthcare price transparency, many employers are looking to their brokers for better solutions.

The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.

The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.

Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.

Achieving the ideal rate on an ongoing basis can help benefits professionals protect and maintain their organization’s financial health over the years.

Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.

Under the proposal, safe-harbor protection would be allowed only for rebates on discounts offered directly to patients, and fixed-fee service arrangements between drugmakers and PBMs.

Conventional wisdom says to postpone filing for benefits until full retirement age or, even better, until your 70th birthday. Are there some cases when that doesn't apply?

Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.

Ed Ligondé, one of our 20 Rising Stars of 2019, used his own medical condition as inspiration to learn about healthcare — and improve employee benefits education along the way.

Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.

Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.

Lawmakers make a new attempt to derail the unpopular excise tax.

With healthcare spending soaring, clients may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.