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The former employees argue that the company was involved in self-dealing and prohibited transactions under ERISA because it designed its own funds, picked the managers, decided how assets were allocated and then collected related fees.

"Employers have an opportunity to strengthen engagement by pairing competitive benefits with greater flexibility and support that helps people feel more secure," said Jake Spiegel, senior research associate at EBRI.

About 46% of respondents said they somewhat or greatly preferred the idea of being able to choose from a long list of coverage providers and plan types.

Regulators accused the company of failing to make good on earlier promises to improve how it handles complaints.

When cost is removed as an option, the public rank prior authorization as the biggest problem, the latest KFF Heath Tracking Poll found.

"Without real-time supply-chain visibility, teams are forced to make critical decisions with incomplete information." said Jeff Wagner vice president of pharmacy, respiratory care and ECMO services for Texas Children's Hospital.