The merger, which is expected to close in the first quarter of next year, will create one of the biggest independent doctor groups in the US providing primary care, specialty care and urgent care.

The primary care market is heating up even more with Aetna Advanced Primary Health, which will offer zero cost share for health plan members - and eventually expand to other markets.

Old solutions, like cost shifting, will not work - companies that don't innovate, strategize and find new solutions will fall behind in their ability to retain key talent, according to a new report.

By adding transparency and breaking the upward spiral of health care costs, reference-based pricing leads to a wining situation.

"We now focus more on value-based purchasing and shop online more than ever. Health care has been affected by a similar trend," according to a new white paper from DataPath.

63% of American workers say they're likely to participate in voluntary benefits from their employer.

With an average projected wage increase of 3.9%, employers are shifting focus toward employee well-being and taking a total rewards approach by adding benefits, says a new study.

Taking the time to review the different types of accounts available and determine which ones make the most sense for your company and your employees will pay off come open enrollment season.