It can take a long time to build anything in California. The governor’s office is trying to move fast on mental health projects funded by a new bond.

A common pantry staple may be the secret to lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, can have cholesterol-lowering qualities. Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels. The ...

UnitedHealth Group will cease paying commissions to brokers who enroll new beneficiaries into nearly 200 Medicare Advantage products in 39 markets, the company notified third-party sellers Monday. The UnitedHealthcare parent company has been reeling since it reported major Medicare Advantage headwinds in the first quarter, withdrew its annual earnings guidance and underwent a sudden change in top leadership. Medicare Advantage brokers received ...

Congressional Republicans are poised to expand an obscure tax credit that helps companies provide paid family leave for their workforces, with plans to make the rarely used provision permanent. Lawmakers authorized the credit, known as Section 45S, in 2017 as a two-year trial amid calls for paid family leave for working parents — a national standard in ...

For the better part of a decade, Amazon has been trying to carve its way into the U.S. health-care market, through billions of dollars worth of acquisitions, big-name hires and high-profile partnerships. It’s been a slog at times, and the company’s long-term strategy hasn’t always been clear. Following a series of executive departures, Amazon is now restructuring ...

As employers and employees attempt to settle into the current reality of rising health insurance costs, employers need a solution that will ensure benefits don't just look good on paper but also work in practice, so quality doesn't have to be sacrificed for affordability.