10 things employers want from a Trump administration
HR and benefits professionals are hoping the new president will kill the Cadillac tax, focus on ever-rising healthcare costs and expand access to health savings accounts.
Health insurance
Congress takes aim at Cadillac tax
Senators and representatives from finance committees of both chambers have introduced a resolution to kill the controversial ACA provision.
Benefits Think Who owns healthcare reform going forward?
The Affordable Care Act was ‘born broken’ and needs a bipartisan solution to succeed, says lawyer Peter Marathas.
Peter Marathas
Marathas Barrow & Weatherhead LLP
What Trump’s ACA executive order means for employers
The President’s action signals to the country his intent at replacing his predecessor’s signature healthcare policy. But companies shouldn’t change course just yet, experts say.
Trump order declares he’ll seek ‘prompt repeal’ of ACA
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday commanding federal agencies to try to waive or delay requirements of Obamacare that impose economic or regulatory burdens on states, families, the health-care industry and others.
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Anna Edney
The President’s stand on 10 key benefit issues
Where does Donald Trump stand on parental leave, minimum wage and other important workplace issues? Here’s what employers need to know before he takes office today.
ACA repeal, employee engagement among 2017’s top employer concerns
NBGH’s Brian Marcotte and National Alliance’s Mike Thompson sound off on the Affordable Care Act, President Trump and getting workers engaged in their healthcare — and how all that affects employer strategy.
What repeal of Obamacare could mean to employers
Dismantling the ambitious Affordable Care Act will take time as businesses await the fate of HSAs, wellness programs and other employee benefits.
Benefits Think How private exchanges increase employee engagement
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.
Rob Harkins
Willis Towers Watson
Trump’s health pick to face senate grilling on ACA
Rep. Tom Price, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, will appear for the first time before U.S. senators Wednesday amid growing ethics concerns and uncertainty among Republicans about how they will repeal and replace the ACA.
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Anna Edney
What medical conditions are driving employer healthcare costs?
Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.
Benefits Think When is a generic not a generic?
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.
John Crable
Corporate Synergies
Small slice of employees spend majority of healthcare funds
A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the dollars — but are they getting the right care?
Costs keep employees from buying voluntary benefits
Though most workers are still in the dark about such products, they see the value once explained, according to Sun Life research.
Employer advocacy group urges Cadillac tax repeal
The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax.
Benefits Think Bringing employer-driven healthcare to Texas
A new effort involving employers, health plans and hospital systems can ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care, says expert David Toomey.
David Toomey
Dallas/Fort Worth Business Group on Health
Benefits Think Why self-funded healthcare is a great option for 2017
New Year, new perspective: This insurance model pays off for small- and mid-sized businesses, says Redirect Health’s Paul Johnson.
Paul Johnson
Redirect Health
UnitedHealth branches out with $2.3 billion surgical care deal
The U.S.’s biggest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc., will buy Surgical Care Affiliates Inc. for about $2.3 billion, further diversifying by adding an outpatient surgery chain.
Employer advocacy group urges Cadillac tax repeal
The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax.
What’s in store for employers in 2017?
With a new Congress and a new president, HR and benefits professionals are anticipating a shakeup in healthcare policies and wellness programs.
