12 Dec News Briefs: Reform Costs
Small businesses continue to face steep challenges with health care premiums....
Small businesses continue to face steep challenges with health care premiums....
A good deal of concern remains about the short- and long-term impact of the law. ...
Keep in mind that if this type of change occurs, the cost of employer sponsored health care plans will rise even more than normal. ...
Respondents said their organizations were implementing or planning to make additional changes to improve care in the next three years. ...
Behind the scenes, however, some worry that they are losing a few key battles to the insurance and business communities....
At the same time, employers are constantly reminded of the legal constraints they face in attempting to increase the level of wellness program participation. ...
“Seeing employers make innovative changes aimed at prevention and wellness instead of just shifting costs around is like a breath of fresh air,” said Nancy Kennedy...
Most American workers value their employer-provided health insurance. ...
Both companies and health insurers have a vested interest in taking a proactive approach to wellness....
Already, health care reform is changing benefit plan designs....