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2027 Health Benefit Costs Are Projected to Jump 8.2%. What Employers Can Do Now.

Employers hoping for some relief from several years of rising healthcare costs may need to reset expectations for 2027. New survey data from Marsh projects that the average total health benefit cost per employee will rise 8.2% in 2027, even after employers make...

New Georgia Law Limits AI-Only Health Insurance Decisions: What Employers Should Know Before 2027

Artificial intelligence is already changing healthcare in ways most employees never see. Behind the scenes, insurers and health plans increasingly rely on sophisticated software to sort information, identify patterns, automate administrative work and assist with...

Legislation & Compliance DOL Proposal Could Change How Group Health Plans Deliver Required Documents

A new Department of Labor proposal could give ERISA-covered group health plans another option for delivering required documents electronically. Here’s what employers should know about the proposal, potential benefits and what happens next.

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Benefits as a Tool for Employee Retention in 2026

Benefits as a Tool for Employee Retention in 2026

Employee turnover remains a challenge in 2026, and benefits strategy plays a growing role in retention. Discover how healthcare, pharmacy management, mental health support, and financial security benefits influence whether employees stay or leave, and how employers can design benefits programs that strengthen workforce stability.

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TrumpRx and Group Insurance: What Employers Should Be Watching

TrumpRx and Group Insurance: What Employers Should Be Watching

TrumpRx is emerging as an alternative to traditional PBM contracting structures. While it does not replace employer-sponsored group insurance, it may influence pricing pressure, formulary shifts, and contract negotiations. Here’s what employers need to understand and why pharmacy contract visibility still matters.

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Direct Primary Care: Can It Work for Your Organization?

Direct Primary Care: Can It Work for Your Organization?

Direct Primary Care offers employers an alternative approach to primary care by prioritizing access, prevention, and predictable costs. This article explores how the DPC model works, where it fits within a broader benefits strategy, and key considerations for organizations evaluating new care delivery options.

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