Lawmakers Grill Health Insurance CEOs: 4 Key Takeaways
During two House hearings, health insurance CEOs were questioned on rising healthcare costs, vertical integration and prior authorization.
Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Aims to Cut Costs, but Details Are Sparse, Execs Say
President Donald Trump unveiled the Great Healthcare Plan to lower drug costs and insurance premiums, but healthcare executives say the proposal lacks sufficient detail to assess whether it would meaningfully reduce costs.
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RCM Outsourcing: Balancing Human Expertise & Smart Technology
Greenway Health blends smart technology with human expertise to elevate revenue cycle.
Report: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Jumped in 2024, Outpacing Inflation
Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose faster than inflation from 2023 to 2024, with higher premiums and deductibles making coverage less affordable for employers and workers, a recent analysis found.
Comorbidities Are Driving Up Healthcare Costs — Here’s How More Specialized Care Management Can Bring Them Under Control
To bend the cost curve, we need a smarter, more integrated approach to care management — one capable of addressing rising upstream cost drivers, while still delivering high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
8 Trends Employers Should Watch in 2026, Per Business Group on Health
The Business Group on Health’s new trends report warns that rising healthcare costs will be a major challenge in 2026, prompting employers to adopt innovative strategies to manage expenses.
Survey: Employers Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase by 9% in 2026, Driven by GLP-1s and Cancer Care
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver.
NEMT Partner Guide: Why Payers and Providers Should Choose MediDrive’s TMS
Alan Murray on improving access for medical transportation.
Report: Small Businesses Work to Balance Rising Costs and Health Coverage
Small businesses are struggling with rising costs and tariffs, but many are still looking to maintain or increase health coverage, according to a recent report from Chase.
Same Surgery, $220K Apart: Why Providers & Employers Need to Rethink Value Amid Price Disparities
A new Trilliant Health report reveals vast price variation for identical healthcare services, even for procedures delivered at the exact same facility. Allison Oakes, Trilliant’s chief research officer, urged providers to prove they are delivering true value for the cost and pressed employers to leverage their purchasing power to demand higher-value care.
Why Employers Predict a 10% Increase in Healthcare Costs for 2026
Employers are projecting a median 10% increase in healthcare costs for 2026, driven largely by high claims and specialty drug expenses, according to a recent survey.
Rising Healthcare Costs: What Employers Are Doing to Manage Expenses, Per Mercer
To deal with rising costs, employers are leveraging high performance networks, variable copay plans and exclusive provider organization plans.
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Esperion Sets Its Sights on New Areas While Maintaining Commitment to Cardiovascular Health
In a recent interview, Esperion president and CEO, Sheldon Koenig talks about the reality of statin intolerance and his company’s expansion into new diseases
How Imagine360 Saved this Employer 19% Compared to Traditional Health Plans
An analysis by Axene Health Partners revealed that Imagine360 delivered 19% in annual savings—equating to $7.7 million—compared to traditional health plans for Rollins, a pest control company.
PBGH Offers Advisory Services to Support Employers’ Fiduciary Responsibilities
PBGH is now offering its advisory services to any purchaser. These services help employers fulfill their fiduciary responsibility, understand their data and more.
Lantern Unveils Savings Methodology to Increase Transparency for Specialty Care Pricing
Lantern has publicly released its methodology for calculating surgical savings, and is inviting others to do the same.
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RxSaveCard Wants to Redesign Pharmacy Benefits to Make Prescription Drugs Cheaper for Employers
In an interview, CEO and Founder Chris Crawford talked about the prescription drug cost challenges employers face and how his business can help them save money.
Why Expanding Access to Alternative Drug-free Pain Management May be the Key to Improving Chronic Pain Patient Outcomes
Given the increased use — and misuse — of opioid medications, it is imperative that we continue to expand access to drug-free pain treatment options.