Cost-Containment

A new study from the Bluesight, The State of Hospital Pharmacy Operations, shows that drug shortages remain the most pressing concern (78.3%) for hospital pharmacies.

Dr. Lorna Friedman thinks all organizations should review their pandemic plans on a regular schedule.

But workers with income from $500,000 to $1 million are the ones most likely to get employer cash.

The Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge (CHECK) Act increases disclosure obligations for PBMs, TPAs and insurers while tightening billing timelines and penalties across the health care system.

"The debate around GLP-1 coverage is a prime example of the balancing act benefits leaders face as they navigate skyrocketing demand, affordability concerns and uncertainty around long-term patient outcomes," said Morgan Lee, vice president of research and marketing at Pharmaceutical Strategies Group.

Nearly one-third of businesses with fewer than 50 employees report that health insurance costs are worsening their business situation.