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Why pharmacy benefits are now a stop-loss decision

By John Thornton

For self-funded employers, pharmacy benefit decisions that used to be relatively contained are now directly affecting stop-loss exposure and renewal pricing.

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No Surprises Act overhaul brings new rules for employer health plans

State regulators turn up pressure on addiction drug coverage

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August 09, 2026

Healthcare costs trap millions of Americans in unwanted jobs

According to a study by the West Health-Gallup Center on Health in America, most "job locked" workers are afraid of losing health care insurance.

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August 03, 2026

States put human guardrails around AI in healthcare

New laws restrict automated insurance decisions and AI-provided therapy, with several major requirements taking effect in 2027.

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August 02, 2026

15% of mid-size employers are likely to adopt ICHRAs

The top market for "cash-for-coverage" plans may be employers that already offer health benefits, according to a new EBRI survey report.

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August 02, 2026

Health claims may change in second half of year, says Brown & Brown

Brown & Brown spent less on claims in the first half of the year, but it's not sure that will continue.

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July 30, 2026

ERISA plans could escape from essential health benefits rules

A new House bill would free employer coverage from the standard Affordable Care Act health plan template.

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July 28, 2026

Employer health plans to get $6.6T in tax help over 10 years

Budget analysts increased the federal group health tax subsidy value estimate 25% in just three years.

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July 27, 2026

Is the rise of GLP-1 usage affecting long-term affordability?

The average total payment per user for GLP-1 medications more than doubled for adults who don't have diabetes from 2017 to 2022.

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Why pharmacy benefits are now a stop-loss decision

No Surprises Act overhaul brings new rules for employer health plans

State regulators turn up pressure on addiction drug coverage

Recommended Just For You

Healthcare Stories

Healthcare costs trap millions of Americans in unwanted jobs

States put human guardrails around AI in healthcare

15% of mid-size employers are likely to adopt ICHRAs

Health claims may change in second half of year, says Brown & Brown

ERISA plans could escape from essential health benefits rules

Employer health plans to get $6.6T in tax help over 10 years

Is the rise of GLP-1 usage affecting long-term affordability?