Three health plans in California collaborate to enhance primary care and reduce physician burnout through a new initiative.

Selling employee benefits requires addressing concerns, engaging regularly, and highlighting improvements in well-being and security.

A Harvard Law School professor argues that boosting competition in the pharmaceutical market could lower medication costs for millions.

A consulting firm maintains its 2030 forecast, but evolving competition and healthcare moves will reshape the market in five years

Health care price transparency has advanced with the 2021 Hospital Price Transparency Rule, requiring hospitals to disclose service charges.

CMS announced negotiated prices for 10 costly Medicare drugs, a step driven by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to curb high U.S. prices.

Nearly 25% of U.S. health care premiums now cover prescription drugs, while hospitals account for over 40% of costs, says AHIP report.

Healthcare costs and accessibility remain a long-standing issue, with small-business owners pushing for reform amid rising expenses.

Hospitals urge Congress to act on key healthcare bills before year-end, as vital programs face expiration and billions are at stake.

Class action reveals shocking struggles to access mental health care amid a growing crisis.

Three community health workers at Huron Regional help patients navigate healthcare, overcome barriers, and manage chronic conditions.

A breach at a Colorado-based pathology lab may have exposed the data of more than 1.8 million people.

During COVID-19, interpreters reported mixed experiences, raising concerns about the effectiveness of remote communication in healthcare.

This guide demystifies voluntary benefits for first-time enrollees, clarifying terms and options to help navigate employee benefits.

AI can tackle workforce challenges in healthcare, but complex implementation may push organizations to focus on safer administrative tasks

On Oct. 23, 2024, CDC Director endorsed ACIP's recommendation for a COVID-19 vaccination, reinforcing public health guidance.

During open enrollment, HR pros face an influx of questions as employees arrive confused and seeking guidance on their options.

With soaring healthcare costs and medical debt, the U.S. struggles with access, which varies significantly from state to state.

AI can help doctors identify broken bones on X-rays more accurately, reducing missed diagnoses.

On Oct. 22, 2024, the IRS announced that the 2025 limit for health FSAs rises to $3,300, a $100 increase from 2024.

With the threat of human transmission of H5N1 bird flu rising, it's crucial to assess the nation's readiness for a mass vaccination.

While most people over 50 seek health info online, a new poll reveals 74% have little or no trust in AI-generated health information.

Maximizing Your Open Enrollment, Midyear Qualifying Events & Doula Benefits

As the Affordable Care Act's efficacy becomes a key election issue, new census data reveal a significant nationwide drop in uninsured rates.

Payers and providers are figuring out ways to overcome the transportation barriers that get in the way of people receiving healthcare.

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) allow employees to choose and purchase their own health insurance plan.

Public Sees Prescription Drugs as Too Costly, Despite Support for Medicare Price Negotiations in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

The insurance industry uses AI for documents, data analytics, and risk, boosting efficiency, profit & innovation while exploring automation.

The CDC advises everyone aged 6 months and older to receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines this season.

Preparing for the 2024-25 Flu Season

Hammett Health : Healthcare Highlights

California expands access to in vitro fertilization with new law requiring insurers to cover it

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

Bringing artificial intelligence into prior authorization processes

2 in 5 Gen Z men don’t have a primary care doctor

Healthcare Spending Will be One-Fifth of the Economy within a Decade

FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home

Midyear Qualifying Events

Mercer Report Projects 5.8% Health Benefits Cost Increase in 2025

Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response 'inadequate'

New XEC Covid variant starting to spread

Hospitals must be candid about cost of medical care

Simple blood test could predict a person’s heart disease risk 30 years out

How AI Could Help Reduce Inequities in Health Care

Key Health Care Trends: Nationally and in Each of the States

Uninsured, less educated patients less likely to question medical bills

Most U.S. Seniors Prescribed at Least 1 Drug, But Many Skip Meds Due to Cost

Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028

New flu shots have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual vaccine

Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities