Student loan forgiveness take two: A look at Biden’s ‘Plan B’
Will Sealy, CEO of Summer, discusses President Biden's new proposal, and whether student loan borrowers are likely to see federal relief.
Politics and policy
Biden administration says it can seize patents of costly drugs
A new framework would allow authorities to take over the patent of some drugs that were developed with the help of taxpayer dollars.
Inflation Reduction Act is causing ‘dramatic’ rise in Medicare premiums, experts say
For many seniors, Medicare Part D premiums will rise by 42% to 57% next year, new research shows. And experts say the reason is a law that was meant to reduce health care costs.
Why corporate America is rethinking diversity hiring
The same conservative activists who helped gut race-related college admissions at the U.S. Supreme Court have now set their sights on corporate diversity programs
The strike is over. What now? How to talk to employees, according to an HR expert
The CEO of employee engagement and communication platform Wyzetalk shares tips on how to handle tense workplace environments
Should employers weigh in on politics? What Gen Z and baby boomers think
New data from Glassdoor leaves employers wondering how to talk about sensitive topics without sacrificing retention.
What Biden’s AI executive order means for employees and employers
An AI expert dissects the Biden-Harris administration's new regulation, and what it could mean for the workplace.
Benefits Think Federal action is needed to fix paid leave patchwork
State actions on paid leave regularly make it harder for employers to continue providing benefits that exceed the programs they created.
Andy Banducci
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
Benefits Think Telehealth’s crossroads will dictate whether access to care is widened
As Congress ponders virtual care's future, fortifying telehealth could help manage cold and flu season.
Drew Neslin
BCS Financial
Emissions tied to asset owners’ financing activities fall for first time
The decline was mainly driven by the pension funds and insurance companies' push to persuade companies to develop transition plans.
Marijuana as a Schedule III drug? What the new classification means for insurance companies
William Van Faasen, former chairman and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, encourages carriers to prepare to add marijuana to their formularies.
California will again weigh single-payer healthcare in 2024
California state assemblyperson Ash Kalra is preparing to reintroduce a bill early next year that would create a program known as CalCare.
Student loan payments are due. Can employees catch up?
In the absence of federal relief, employees will turn to employers for support paying down debt. Here are the available options.
The Biden administration has not renewed funding for child care centers, leaving 3 million kids without care
If child care centers lose federal aid this month, families will be faced with even fewer providers and higher care costs.
The United Auto Workers call for a strike at all three Detroit automakers
Workers walked out on a Ford plant in Michigan, a General Motors factory in Missouri and a Stellantis plant in Ohio.
Elon Musk calls AI a ‘double-edged sword’ in tech CEO summit
Musk told U.S. senators that the technology can be a source for good, but warned of risks to civilization.
Why Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the retirement age
Raising the retirement age is once again up for debate. Is this the answer to a financially secure retirement?
Workers making $55,000 or less would receive overtime under Biden proposal
The proposal would increase the salary threshold from $35,568.
Drug makers to face Medicare price negotiations
Ten drugs will be negotiated under Medicare in an element of President Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act.
Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt
The republican presidential candidate backed an increase in the retirement age that would be tied to life expectancy as a way to counter rising government debt.
