Winners and losers under bold Trump plan to slash drug rebate deals
The White House and HHS want to eliminate a “shadowy system of kickbacks” in the drug industry pipeline.
Healthcare industry
Benefits Think Will public hospital prices persuade employers to self-fund?
While a long journey waits ahead for greater healthcare price transparency, many employers are looking to their brokers for better solutions.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Employer groups rally behind proposed Trump prescription drug pricing rule
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
Employer groups rally behind proposed Trump prescription drug pricing rule
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
What’s really driving Amazon’s healthcare partnership
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Benefits Think Want a fair and reasonable rate when negotiating with carriers? Here’s what to do
Achieving the ideal rate on an ongoing basis can help benefits professionals protect and maintain their organization’s financial health over the years.
Matthew Strain
Corporate Synergies
What’s really driving Amazon’s healthcare partnership
Telehealth acquisition, expansion into electronic medical records and hospital supply chain disruption are contributing factors, one industry insider says.
Trump administration seeks to curb protections for drug rebates
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.
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Rising Star helps navigate the healthcare system
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.
Benefit pros on the move: Lockton, JazzHR, Alegeus
Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.
Benefits Think Why chiropractic services could be the next big thing in wellness
Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.
Daniel Lord
Crossover Health
Legislators look to slash ACA Cadillac tax
Lawmakers make a new attempt to derail the unpopular excise tax.
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, clients may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Benefits Think Why chiropractic services could be the next big thing in wellness
Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.
Daniel Lord
Crossover Health
Blue states challenge Trump’s association health plan rules
The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.
Benefits Think Transparency in healthcare: The case for an employer bill of rights
Devising benefits programs can be complex, which is why businesses need to empower themselves to select smart healthcare options.
Steve Kelly
ELAP Services
Benefits Think Move over mainstream: Alternative health options a road to better value
With healthcare spending soaring, employers may consider turning to narrow networks or alternative sites of care.
Suzanne Delbanco
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Maintaining HSA eligibility: 8 things clients can do
For employers sponsoring high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts, ensuring that the HDHP continuously remains HSA-qualified is no easy task. But this checklist can help.
Furloughed feds’ health coverage intact, but shutdown still complicates things
Some federal employees face insurance paperwork glitches that affect their health coverage and add pressure to the stress of going without pay.
