Healthcare plans

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

With a new Congress and a new president, HR and benefits professionals are anticipating a shakeup in healthcare policies and wellness programs.

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

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.

Affordable Care Act sign-ups for 2017 coverage rose about 2.3% from the same time last year, as efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care reform begin in Congress.

Donald Trump promised voters an immediate repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but Republicans in Congress likely won’t have a bill ready for him on Day One.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.

New innovations gained ground in the benefits industry in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

The Affordable Care Act, the new HHS head, drug costs and exchanges all had a big impact on employers in 2016. The debates are far from over for the coming year.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

New innovations gained ground in the benefit adviser space in 2016, but there’s work to do with employee engagement.

Before Obamacare is repealed or replaced, benefit advisers must be aware of the rules that are still in place, advises Jenny Riley of Hodges-Mace.

High deductible health plans are vulnerable to out-of-pocket costs, according to a new report

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

The potential ERISA status of health savings accounts can cause confusion for advisers, says attorney Shelby George.