Sixty-one percent trust the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “a great deal” or “a fair amount” to make the right recommendations on health, down slightly from 66% in June 2023.
A survey found they think full implementation of new taxes on medical supplies coming in from Canada, China and Mexico could increase hospital costs more than 15%.
RFK Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to head the US Department of Health and Human Services, was endorsed by the Senate Finance Committee after two tough hearings, and his nomination will now advance to a full Senate vote.
The fee cuts are the largest annual expense ratio reduction in the firm’s 50-year history – and the first major announcement from newly appointed CEO Salim Ramji.
“There’s a large gray cloud hanging over Medicaid expansion right now, and that’s because there’s so much uncertainty about what the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are going to do.”
In 2025, the organizations that prioritize their employees' financial wellbeing will not only stand out in the competitive talent market but also build a foundation for long-term success.
An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) services firm found that 20% of U.S. adults already like the idea, and that getting employer support with choosing the right coverage could help.
With 2025 underway, employers and their benefits teams are once again facing a laundry list of priorities to ensure that their employee benefits plans (EBPs) are well-maintained, and more importantly, that their plans meet regulatory expectations.