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July 14, 2026

Report: No Surprises Act Dispute Process Driving Costs for Planned Procedures

A new study has found that physicians and hospitals are winning payment disputes for planned procedures like surgeries handled through the No Surprises Act dispute resolution […]
July 6, 2026

Proposed Rule Would Let Employers Offer Standalone Fertility Benefits

Employers may soon have a new way to help employees access fertility treatments without incorporating those benefits into their primary health plans. The Departments of Labor, […]
June 29, 2026

Offering Group Health Can Affect Workers’ Comp Costs

Employers who provide group health insurance and wellness programs to their employees tend to have lower overall workers’ compensation costs. While the programs are separate, employees […]
June 16, 2026

Lifestyle Spending Accounts Gain Traction as Employers Seek Flexible Benefits

As employers continue looking for ways to support a multigenerational workforce with diverse needs, lifestyle spending accounts are emerging as a popular addition to employee benefits […]
June 9, 2026

Stop-Loss Insurers Increasingly ‘Lasering’ High-Cost Claimants

As million-dollar health insurance claims continue to surge, stop-loss insurers that provide excess coverage for self-insured employers are increasingly using a controversial underwriting tactic to limit […]
May 26, 2026

Bill Would Require Health Plans to Count Online Drug Purchases toward Deductibles

Workers are increasingly turning to direct-to-consumer online drug platforms like Amazon Pharmacy, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and the government-backed TrumpRx to buy prescription medications […]