Healthcare industry

Warren Buffett’s healthcare venture has far bigger plans than simply squeezing middlemen for better prices.

Once he ‘stopped doing what’s safe,’ the Ohio adviser found group captives can substantially cut expenses for small and midsize employers.

RA medicine accounted for nearly half of specialty drug spend last year, inducing the pharmacy benefit manager to introduce a personalized savings program that could save employers $500,000 a year.

Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

More firms are managing healthcare spending with self-insurance, leaner plan options and pharmacy benefit carve-outs, according to Gallagher research.

A plan that includes employee coaching and support teams, financial incentives and prescription management is key.

The growth in U.S. healthcare prices is projected to outpace economy-wide inflation for the first time since 2010.

Grocery chain to buy drugstores in a deal that would accelerate the remaking of the retail and healthcare industries.

Grocer Albertsons will buy drugstore chain Rite Aid in a deal that would accelerate the remaking of the U.S. retail and healthcare industries.

Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

The alliance of Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan is a positive move that will elevate the call for more quality care at a lower cost.

Although the IRS is not currently enforcing aspects of executive benefits in group health plans, employers must stay compliant.

401(k)s gaining popularity as 403(b)s and DB plans terminate, Transamerica’s annual survey with the American Hospital Association shows.

Best-in-class employers are pursuing more meaningful solutions to controlling healthcare costs in the talent war.

After Idaho’s Republican governor promised to find creative ways to get around Obamacare, one health plan in the state plans to offer skimpy coverage that may violate many of the law’s protections for patients.

401(k)s gaining popularity as 403(b)s and DB plans terminate, Transamerica’s annual survey with the American Hospital Association shows.

The alliance of Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan is a positive move that will elevate the call for more quality care at a lower cost.

The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would improve HSA efficacy and usage.

How brokers can benefit from this trend driving big changes, such as the CVS/Aetna merger.

Department of Labor rule changes open the door to a benefits win for brokers, associations and franchises.