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Drug expenses, which account for more than one-third of total health care claims, are expected to increase by 11.5%.

The CEO of Community Health Systems sees a large amount of pent-up demand for joint replacement procedures.

But benefits firm executives say soaring costs are also increasing employers' hunger for advice.

Seventy-eight percent of voters support an increased government role in making health care more affordable, reliable, and responsive to people's needs.

The ruling gives employers with surplus 401(h) assets greater certainty about funding health benefits for employees eligible for in-service pension distributions.

Rep. Robert Scott wants the pharmacy benefit reporting requirements to apply to health insurers and TPAs.