Commentary

Many former FDA officials and scientists with knowledge of the agency are optimistic about Makary — to a degree.

While the overwhelming majority of Americans are not on Medicaid, it is important to recognize that sharp funding cuts to Medicaid would not only affect program recipients, but also the financial wellbeing of countless hospitals and community health centers.

The program offers more benefits, but using the benefits is not always easy.

The executive order and related changes impact not only federal employers but also private businesses, government contractors and educational institutions.

Just as baseball teams once fixated on home run hitters while overlooking equally valuable players with different skill sets, many organizations focus heavily on traditional big-ticket benefits like premium health care plans while missing opportunities to create greater value through strategically allocating their benefits budget.

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.