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Providing an attractive benefits package at an affordable price remains a challenge for employers.

"Trends in the employee benefits market tend to reflect what's happening socially and economically, and this year is no exception," said Sally Prather, executive vice president and national employee benefits practice leader for Alera Group. "As brand-name specialty medications continue to dominate the headlines, employers are faced with how to address the growing demand for these high-cost drugs with the complexity of the pharmaceutical marketplace."

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