The pandemic shined a light on the impact mental health issues are having in the workplace – and the Department of Labor has taken notice with new resources, tools and tips for employers, as well as what's required by law.
Issuing a new fiduciary rule is a "huge priority," as well as guidance on SECURE 2.0 and the ESG rule, said Lisa Gomez, assistant secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, at a Spring Policy Forum.
Many employers with less than 50 employees are turning to Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements to offer meaningful health and wellness benefits.
The physician staffing business cited the company's $7.7 billion in debt obligations, declining patient volumes, "flawed" implementation of the No Surprises Act and exclusionary health insurers as reasons for its financial decline.
With the public health emergency expiring and much of the access to care coming to an end, sponsors need to make strategic plans and respond quickly and decisively to be able to succeed in the new environment, says a new report.
If you want to make meaningful changes in an employer health plan, you have to be willing to do something that will actually change the way the system is functionally working instead of just cycling through carrier solutions.