Healthcare costs

CVS Health has closed its deal to buy health insurer Aetna, ending months of reviews by state and federal regulators.

Across all 50 states, premiums for the average “benchmark” silver plan, which the government uses to set subsidies, are dropping nearly 1%.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to new analysis.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

The drugstore chain and insurer are in early talks about taking equity stakes in each other, The Wall Street Journal reported.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

Employers, pay attention: These areas rank low when it comes to health costs, access and outcomes, according to Wallethub analysis.

Healthcare quality, literacy and employee engagement are key concerns for employers, said experts at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' annual forum.

That cost “is greater than the combined revenues of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, eBay and Adobe,” says Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry.

Clients need to ramp up communications efforts during open enrollment so employees can get the most value out of their benefits — as well as feel supported by their company.