Health insurance

Dismantling the ambitious Affordable Care Act will take time as businesses await the fate of HSAs, wellness programs and other employee benefits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A minority of U.S. workers in employer-provided plans spend most of the dollars — but are they getting the right care?

Though most workers are still in the dark about such products, they see the value once explained, according to Sun Life research.

The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax.

A new effort involving employers, health plans and hospital systems can ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care, says expert David Toomey.

New Year, new perspective: This insurance model pays off for small- and mid-sized businesses, says Redirect Health’s Paul Johnson.