Study: SMBs Struggle To Offer Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Regardless of the size of their business, most employers are committed to providing a comprehensive, affordable benefits package that meets the needs of their workers.

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RFK Jr. Says He’s Open To Seizing Drug Patents

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed openness to adopting a key progressive proposal for lowering drug prices during a closed-door meeting with Senate Finance Committee staffers, according to three people familiar with the exchange, who were granted anonymity to speak freely about private discussions. President Donald Trump’s health secretary nominee last week indicated he’d consider authorizing ...

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New Administration Puts Medicaid On Chopping Block

Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a GOP-controlled Senate and House of Representatives — is expected to change that. Republicans in Washington say they plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes to dramatically shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that, ...

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What Trump’s Busy First Week Means For Healthcare: AI Policy Shifts, HHS Comms Blackout, Patient Protections And More

President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promises to kick off his second term in office with a tidal wave of executive orders. Either in front of cheering supporters at a Monday evening rally or later that night in the Oval Office, Trump signed dozens of executive orders and outlined other presidential actions spanning ...

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NCPA: Independent Pharmacies Weigh Stocking Drugs Under Medicare Price Negotiation

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NPCA) is warning the feds that independent pharmacists are likely to face significant financial hardship due to Medicare drug price negotiations. In comments submitted on the latest Medicare advance notice, the organization says it conducted a survey of 8,000 pharmacy owners and managers about the drug price negotiation program and ...

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Healthy, Satisfying Alternatives To Potato Chips: ‘You’ll Adjust’

Ever reached into a bag of potato chips and found yourself unable to put them down? There’s a psychological reason for this behavior — but there are healthier alternatives that can satisfy the same cravings. “When under stress, the body releases cortisol, which then increases desire for comfort food, such as sweets and salty foods,” Jonathan Alpert, ...

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