The Integrated Benefits Institute announced a new initiative that aims to join together companies in finding solutions to rising health costs and chronic employee conditions.
Walmart has been buying health care for its workers directly from providers in six different regions - bypassing insurers who usually negotiate with doctors and hospitals.
The American Benefits Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are among the organizations calling on Congress to pass proposals that would establish a premium reduction program.
As group purchasing coalitions become more popular, they are increasingly susceptive to mismanagement due to low volume, lack of risk control and poor adviser experience.
