Unfortunately, the trend of health costs are rising faster than the rate of inflation and is expected to continue. But why are health care costs rising? Several factors have contributed to climbing health care costs over the past decade, including the following: Expansion of health care provisions New government regulations Increased utilization and consumer demand Read More >>
5 Important Issues to Monitor in 2017
Posted on February 23, 2017
New administrations bring new challenges to the professional realm, and the Trump administration is no exception. Many of the former administration’s health care initiatives are being rolled back or halted. This leaves employers in an uncertain place in regard to compliance regulations and reform laws. This uncertainty comes in addition to the already complicated day-to-day Read More >>
How the 2016 Election Could Affect Health Care
Posted on August 26, 2016
The 2016 presidential election could bring significant changes to the U.S. health care system. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have both campaigned on promises to control health care spending and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for consumers. The chart below provides a brief overview of each candidate’s health care platform, so you can better understand how Clinton Read More >>