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Human Resources Technology and AI
I work and speak with many HR departments and it seems there is not enough time in the day to accomplish everything they are tasked with. Human resources technology systems empower your team to actively and efficiently manage your operations. HR is involved in many...
New Law Makes Permanent Telehealth Coverage in HDHP
The sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, makes permanent the ability of high-deductible health plans to offer pre-deductible coverage for telehealth and other remote care services without compromising employees'...
More Employers Plan to Shift Costs in 2026, Study Finds
As the cost of providing health benefits continues to rise, more employers intend to change or reduce their 2026 offerings to control spending, according to a new survey. In a survey of more than 700 U.S. employers by Mercer — including over 500 large organizations...
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Expands on HSAs
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, a sweeping tax and spending measure that includes implications for health savings accounts and employer-sponsored benefits. While an early version of the bill passed by the House of...
Critical Illness Insurance Provides Vital Protection to Employees
The typical family's income slips by more than $12,000 in the year after a breadwinner suffers a critical illness such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer, according to a study by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. This reduction of income isn't primarily due to...
More Employers Offer Menopause Benefits
A growing number of employers are adding menopause-related benefits to their health and wellness programs, recognizing both the personal and business impact of this phase of women's health. According to a 2023 Mayo Clinic report, menopause-related symptoms are...
Health Insurers Pledge to Simplify Prior Authorization
In a major announcement, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) said that more than 50 major insurers — including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and various regional Blue Cross Blue Shield plans — have pledged to significantly streamline the prior authorization...
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