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Why one Iowa-based company opened a primary care clinic near its office

The CHRO of Pella Corporation said he hopes a near-site wellness center will spur cost savings for workers and the business.


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Legislative lowdown: DOL proposes rule requiring pharmacy benefit manager transparency

The proposed rule, issued on Jan. 29, would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose information on compensation they receive from the pharmaceutical industry.


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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.


Anthem Health Insurance facility on February 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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.


Product shot of Teal Health's FDA approved at-home cervical cancer screening device.
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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.


President Trump sits at a desk beside a sign that details prices for GLP-1 drugs.
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Ozempic and Wegovy are about to get cheaper. Will employer-sponsored plans benefit?

While agreements to lower the prices of GLP-1s won’t immediately affect employer-sponsored health plans, they could eventually bring down costs.

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