Cost-Containment

The ruling could have implications for employers and others fighting sudden federal policy changes.

The cases, involving big companies that opted out of a big, $2.7 billion settlement, could affect employers' provider networks.

The offer may show employers how hard drug manufacturers will compete based on price, in at least some situations.

Requiring pharmacy benefit managers to pass through updates cut premium changes by an average of 52%.

A good compliance program takes both reactive and proactive approach to ensure that the organization is up to date and meets disclosure requirements in the states where the organization operates and currently has employees and in states where its next employees may be. 

Activity in a market like Pittsburgh might be 25 times stronger than in some other places, cash-for-coverage program insiders say.

A firm that helps employers with auditing and reconciling benefits bills lists five problems that drive the teams trying to pay the bills crazy.

It can perform miracles, and its cost can make benefits managers feel faint.