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Mar 28, 2023

A Message From the Editor

Lots going on in D.C. this week, including a crackdown on the sharing of sensitive health care data, increased scrutiny for PBMs, and new guidance on Medicare drug rebates. Meanwhile, our readers recently weighed in on the growing role that advisors and other benefits professionals are playing in the public sphere. Whether on social media, at industry conferences, working within local communities, or advocating through government, what types of approaches and strategies are making a difference? And are there dangers and drawbacks to this more public approach?

– Paul Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, BenefitsPRO

News

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By Michael Popke

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By Dan Cook

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By Alan Goforth

"The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is shining a light on this issue in the health care system and will... Read More

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By Scott Wooldridge

A new report finds that brokers and agents say that carriers are incentivizing the sale of certain types of Medicare... Read More

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Almost half of companies planning to cut back employee benefits in 2023, report finds

By Willa Hart

"Employers are focusing on recalibrating more than cutting and are continuing to invest in care benefits even as they... Read More

Speak up: Benefits pros' public role when speaking about health care

By Paul Wilson

Our readers share what type of approaches and strategies are making a difference when it comes to when it comes to speaking... Read More

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Best Practices

2023 sales & marketing tips: Innovative plan design

By Lily Peterson

This industry is ever-changing, and benefits professionals need to be ready to offer their clients alternative benefit... Read More

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CMS releases guidance on Medicare drug rebate program, beginning April 1

By Michael Popke

The federal agency has lowered prices for 27 prescription drugs, including Minocin and Humira, with the cost difference... Read More

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