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CHROs, CFOs, and corporate board members all have their eye on healthcare spending

Nearly three-quarters said they were moderately, very, or extremely concerned about pharmacy costs being “unsustainable,” despite legislative efforts to temper them.


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Employers’ health spending slows down after one year of GLP-1 coverage

A recent Aon analysis found medical and pharmacy claim costs grew more slowly for GLP-1 users compared to non-users in the years after patients started the medication.


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World of HR: Some employers in Japan are playing matchmaker by participating in a corporate dating app

The country has struggled with a declining birth rate for years. Now, some companies are helping employees find a love connection.


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The HR playbook for managing insurer-provider disputes

When insurance plans and healthcare providers spar over costs, workers may find themselves in the crosshairs—and suddenly without coverage.


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Most health plans must cover at-home HPV tests starting in 2027

Updated guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services may inform how HR teams think about cancer prevention strategy going forward.


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GLP-1 manufacturers embrace models bypassing PBMs to boost employer coverage

As demand for weight loss medications climbs, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will allow employers to purchase their drugs at a fixed, direct price.


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HR considers calculators and annuities to help workers plan income after retirement

Now that more workers are saving adequately for retirement, plan sponsors are turning their attention to what happens after employees stop working.

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