health
July 23, 2026
5 Midyear Employee Benefits Trends to Monitor
The middle of the year is an ideal time to evaluate benefits strategy and recalibrate plan design, vendor partnerships and cost-containment efforts to close out the year strong or prepare for the 2027 open enrollment season. As such, understanding the current state of the employee benefits market can help employers evaluate their offerings to best...
July 14, 2026
How to Drive Employee Participation
Many employees do not realize how much their employer contributes to their benefits package. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, benefits account for 30.1% of total compensation in the private industry, yet low participation remains a widespread challenge for employers. Without meeting carrier participation thresholds, employers risk losing access to group coverage altogether,...
May 19, 2026
5 Mental Health Benefits That Employees Use
Mental health resources are highly desired among employees, but workers aren’t always satisfied with the benefits their employers offer or may not know how to use them effectively. A 2025 workplace mental health poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that while 77% of respondents are satisfied with their overall health care...
May 12, 2026
What You Should Know About Hantavirus
Hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease spread primarily by rodents, has recently returned to headlines following a deadly outbreak linked to a cruise ship in early May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple confirmed and suspected cases among passengers, including three deaths, prompting international monitoring efforts and renewed awareness of the virus....
March 18, 2026
Employers Should Start Preparing for 2026 RxDC Reporting
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the prescription drug data collection (RxDC report). The next RxDC report is due by June 1, 2026, covering data for 2025. ...
March 10, 2026
TrumpRx FAQs
TrumpRX is a newly launched federal website intended to help Americans access lower prices on select prescription medications by showcasing discounted cash pay options negotiated directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Unlike a traditional pharmacy or insurance integrated tool, TrumpRx does not process insurance and does not function like a standard drug dispensing platform; instead, it displays...
February 5, 2026
Celebrate American Heart Month With Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 3 deaths was caused by a cardiovascular disease in 2023. In recognition of these dangers, February is designated as American Heart Month. This annual campaign focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular...
January 29, 2026
Improving Employee Health Care Literacy
Low health literacy is quite common in the United States. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills, which means many adults have difficulty understanding drug labels, following prescription instructions or identifying credible health care resources. Given today’s complex health care system, health care literacy has...
