Healthcare costs

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is working to win over Republican holdouts on his healthcare bill after facing a revolt from conservatives and moderates who weren’t ready to act this week.

Though the Better Care Reconciliation Act is similar to the House’s recent replacement legislation, there are some notable differences regarding tax credits, association health plans and Medicaid.

Investing dollars in improved care management programs, well-being initiatives and plan-design modernizations won’t produce full ROI unless the employee contribution methodology is sound.

Granted, nothing is settled, but organizations should be taking these steps to ensure they're ready for any modifications to their medical plans.

Investing dollars in improved care management programs, well-being initiatives and plan-design modernizations won’t produce full ROI unless the employee contribution methodology is sound.

Health and wellness perks dominate offerings added in the last year, according to SHRM’s annual report.

With $1 trillion being lost to unaddressed chronic disease each year, employers must help address these conditions in wellness programs.

As the Senate crafts its version of the ACA replacement bill, employers believe that a levy on coverage will see higher costs.

Many employers wrongly believe they don’t need a plan document in place and think that health insurers are experts on regulations.

As the Senate crafts its version of the ACA replacement bill, employers believe that a levy on coverage will see higher costs.