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Driven by ongoing inflation, catastrophic medical claims, and increased demand for specialty and GLP-1 prescription medications, overall healthcare spending growth is projected to increase by 8% year over year for the group health market in 2025 — the highest percentage in 13 years. But, where ...

Healthcare costs are climbing — and both employees and employers are feeling the pressure.

While autism treatments continue to evolve, applied behavior analysis (ABA) remains one of the most commonly used options in the United States. ABA is a critical tool for helping children and adults with autism improve important life skills, such as communicating, learning, and interacting socially.

With rising costs and increasing complexities in healthcare and claims processing, payers must adopt proactive solutions to ensure payment accuracy, minimize financial waste, and uphold compliance.

Despite the fact that 1 in 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism, finding the right support can often feel overwhelming for families navigating a child’s diagnosis.

When an employee is living with complex healthcare needs, such as a chronic condition, it can take a toll on multiple aspects of their life.

In the healthcare industry, provider data is crucial for maximizing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and informing patient decision-making. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date provider information, however, remains a persistent and arduous challenge.

Today's employers provide more than just financial support to their employees. They increasingly play a crucial role in helping to improve their employee's health, as well.

Everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of health. However, not everyone has equal access to the systems and services that can help them lead strong, vigorous, and healthy lives.

A new executive order from the Trump administration aims to improve price transparency on healthcare costs, renewing the push for insurers and providers to fully disclose pricing information to their American patients.

The healthcare industry is forecasted to undergo several changes throughout 2025. Due to significant advancements in technology and shifts in patient demands—such as their desire for personalization—the industry is evolving.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing the way people work and shop, among other things — and healthcare benefits are no exception.