September 17, 2024

Why a Mammogram Isn’t Always Enough to Rule Out Cancer

Women nationwide will soon learn from testing whether they have dense breast tissue that puts them at higher risk Valerie Austin’s mammogram…

September 17, 2024

Senators Target Influencers, Telehealth Firms for Misleading Weight-Loss and Other Drug Promotion

Bill would allow the FDA to fine individuals, companies up to $500,000 for posting false information online about Ozempic, Wegovy Two U.S.…

September 17, 2024

Encouraging Trends in 401(k) Plan Design

A review of topics plan sponsors should consider as they review their plans before the 2024 enrollment season. In my conversations with…

September 17, 2024

US employers expect nearly 6% spike in health insurance costs in 2025, Mercer says

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S. employers expect health insurance costs to rise an average 5.8% in 2025, largely due to…

August 30, 2024

Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers Less

After a tumble in pay for white-collar job openings, wages for new hires in many blue-collar sectors are now falling Bosses are…

August 30, 2024

‘Emerging’ Health Plan Litigation Signals Need for Plan Adviser Diligence

A Wells Fargo health plan lawsuit is a reminder for plan advisers and sponsors to carefully consider and document their health plan…

August 30, 2024

Eli Lilly to Sell New Zepbound Option for About Half Price of Injection Pens

Patients would draw their own doses of the weight-loss drug from glass vials that are easier to produce Eli Lilly will begin offering…

August 30, 2024

IRS Issues 401(k) Match Guidance for Student Loan Repayments

The IRS has provided long-awaited guidance for 401(k) and 403(b) plans on how to treat workers’ student loan payments like retirement plan…

August 30, 2024

Medicare’s Drug-Price Talks Are About to Get More Heated

Drugmakers and officials are fighting over many aspects of the now-annual negotiations The battle to empower the federal government to negotiate lower prices for…

August 16, 2024

The Medications That Make Extreme Heat Even Riskier

Antidepressants and some heart drugs can leave patients vulnerable to dehydration and heat exhaustion Your medications could be making you even more…