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House to Vote for Repeal of ACA’s ‘Cadillac Tax’

Risk & Compliance

House to Vote for Repeal of ACA’s ‘Cadillac Tax’

Despite strong bipartisan support for a repeal of the onerous excise tax on health benefits, its fate in the Senate remains unclear.

By David McCann | July 17, 2019

Retiree Health Costs Demand Financial Wellness

Retirement Plans

Retiree Health Costs Demand Financial Wellness

Employees can save money to pay for health care in retirement through health savings accounts, but they also need to be financially sound overall.

By Kevin Crain | June 30, 2017

Growth in Health-Care Consumerism Slows

Human Capital & Careers

Growth in Health-Care Consumerism Slows

Consumer-directed health plans may not become as ubiquitous as once thought, survey results suggest.

By David McCann | June 7, 2017

Employers Warm to Telemedicine Benefits

Human Capital & Careers

Employers Warm to Telemedicine Benefits

A Mercer survey finds 59% of large U.S. firms cover a telemedicine program, compared with 30% in 2015.

By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2016

Hike in Health-Care Costs Sinks to 20-Year Low

Human Capital & Careers

Hike in Health-Care Costs Sinks to 20-Year Low

Costs for large companies rose just 3.2% this year, according to Aon Hewitt.

By David McCann | November 12, 2015

High Deductibles Spur Health Cost Shift to Workers

Human Resources

High Deductibles Spur Health Cost Shift to Workers

A Kaiser survey finds increases in deductibles and premium contributions have easily outstripped wage growth since 2010.

By Matthew Heller | September 24, 2015

New Hope for Health-Care Costs: Cash Pricing

Human Capital & Careers

New Hope for Health-Care Costs: Cash Pricing

Negotiating cash payments with medical providers outside the managed-care realm can save a bundle.

By Peter Boland | June 11, 2014