Can AI Solve the Problem of Rising Healthcare Costs?

Can AI Solve the Problem of Rising Healthcare Costs?

It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) has been hyped by every news outlet on the planet recently. We may look back at 2023 as the year AI received as much press as when the internet forced its way into the public consciousness as a transformational global communications and information network. (more…)

New Weight Loss Meds: Panacea or Problem?

New Weight Loss Meds: Panacea or Problem?

Obesity is clearly a national problem that impacts employee health and productivity, as well as health plan costs. Enter the wave of pricey new GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications ꟷ a cost driver for plan sponsors and potential panacea for members. (more…)

Second Prescription Drug Report Is Due Soon!

The deadline for health plans and health insurance issuers to submit their second prescription drug data collection (RxDC) report is June 1, 2023. This is an annual reporting requirement; plans and issuers will generally submit these reports by June 1 of each year, reporting information for the prior calendar year. Read more…

 

 

 

 

 

IRS Releases FAQs on Medical Expenses

The IRS released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address whether certain costs related to general health, nutrition and wellness are medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed by a health savings account (HSA), health flexible spending account (FSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Read more…