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The new report found that employers see health benefits as a valuable recruitment and retention tool and have worked hard to keep such benefits.

"The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is shining a light on this issue in the health care system and will continue to examine solutions to make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans," says Rep. James Comer.

"From war to inflation, global events have affected each of us individually, leaving internal communicators with a tough terrain to navigate," says Gallagher's State of the Sector report.

Starting in 2026, a proposed CMS rule would require plans to respond to a standard request within seven days, typically, instead of the current 14, and within 72 hours for urgent requests.

"Models under way and in development at the CMS Innovation Center will help transform health care delivery and payment," the report says

Renewal of the state's contract to procure specialty pharmacy prescriptions, which was set to take effect May 1, was halted after the pharmacy chain announced its refusal to sell mifepristone in 20 states.