Health care spending increased 3.8 percent in March, according to a report from Altarum Institutes Center for Sustainable Health Spending.

Small-business employment grew by 0.43 percent in March, marking the third consecutive month of growth after a 1.25 percent gain in March, according to the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index.

Health care spending for public-sector employee is 18 percent higher than that seen in the private sector.

Many part-time employees report feeling confused about the Affordable Care Act and its impact, but employers are doing little to help bridge the information gap, according to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos.

The IRS raises the limits for health savings account contributions and out-of-pocket expenses allowed under high-deductible health plans.

With todays slow economy, workers are continuing to feel high levels of stress, which can lead to higher disability claims.

For large employers located in specific cities or in certain industries, there may be less insurance capacity for workers compensation risks, according to Marsh Inc.

With high patient loads, reduced staffs and rising stress levels, 34 percent of health care workers say they are ready to search for new employment this year.