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Navigating the Costs of Cancer Care in the Workplace

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Nearly 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. That means an employee or one of their family members will likely be affected by cancer. The emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis can send shockwaves through the workplace. Health…

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Access to Mental Health Services: Can Employers Get Away with Not Proving It?

Most employers understand the importance of good mental health and they offer a comprehensive benefits package to help employees get the services they need. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Tri-Agencies (the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and the U.S. Treasury) have taken it one step further by…

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5 Federal Budget Moves That Could Impact Your Employee Benefits Renewal

The federal government is exploring a slew of changes that could impact employer-sponsored health benefits. Updates to the Affordable Care Act, potential cuts to Medicaid and a new approach to vaccines and preventive care are just a few of the possibilities on the horizon. Here’s are five items to watch…

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The Michael Report: 5 Minutes on Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

May 2025 With 10 years of experience in the insurance and healthcare industry, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.  Over the years, I’ve met with over 500 different organizations and personally consulted with more than 100 companies, ranging in size from…

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The Michael Report: 5 Minutes on Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

With 10 years of experience in the insurance and healthcare industry, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.  Over the years, I’ve met with over 500 different organizations and personally consulted with more than 100 companies, ranging in size from 30 employees…

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[April 9 Event] Meatballs and Benefits: Strategies for Smarter Savings

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Join us for lunch to break bread and learn how Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) and other innovative benefits strategies can help your business save on health care costs. Shaping the future of your employee health insurance benefits may be easier than you think. While the traditional efforts of…

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Generic vs. Designer Drugs: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Designer or name-brand prescription drugs can be a significant expense for many consumers, yet some hesitate to switch to generic drugs due to common misconceptions and beliefs. To clear up any confusion, we turned to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Myth #1: Generic prescription drugs aren’t as effective…

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Drug Rebates Aren’t Always a Good Idea: When to Say No

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Rebates always sound appealing – who wouldn’t want to recoup money on a product that would be purchased anyway? But, when it comes to prescription drugs, rebates aren’t always as beneficial as they may seem on the surface. Sometimes, they can do more harm. In the search for a pharmacy…

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Benefits: Doing Right by Your Employees and Your Business

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Is your company up to the challenge of attracting and retaining the top performers needed to drive your business? Recruiting and retention has taken on a “Game of Thrones” approach where the competition is fierce to land the right candidate, and health benefits are a large part of the equation.…

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Is It Time You Reconsidered Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager?

Marc Lasceski

As open enrollment time approaches each year, companies have to look at every aspect of their benefits package in order to manage rising costs while still offering their employees attractive options. One part of the package that’s getting more and more attention is pharmacy costs and the role of the…

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