Addressing the worsening opioid crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our times, with policymakers, employers, and health care delivery innovators having critical roles to play.

In this week's episode, Ted Mills, CEO of Perigon Health 360, discusses his best practices for boosting compliance among patients

In a solution expected to benefit both employers and workers, dozens of companies this week announced a commitment to hire Afghans and Ukrainians.

"Although profit pools are at risk, health care leaders who adjust their business models accordingly can expect bright prospects for their organizations in the years ahead."

Overall spending on mental health services increased from 6.8% to 8.2% between 2013 and 2020.

"Patients and physicians have a right to expect health insurers to uphold their promise to provide fair and accurate payment for medical services," says Dr. Jack Resneck Jr., president of the American Medical Association.

Earlier this year, the department told retirement plan sponsors they could face an "investigative program" if they allowed digital currencies in their workplace plans.

"We expect the recent wave of pay transparency legislation to continue," says Mariann Madden, North America Fair Pay co-lead, WTW.