News
Jun. 2016
ACA Regulations And Updates
Network Adequacy Standards
The final rules have adopted several changes related to network adequacy requirements for plans sold on the Marketplace.
Carrier Corner: Spring 2016
IRS Announces 2017 Limits
The IRS has announced the 2017 contribution limits, deductible minimums and out-of-pocket maximums for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
New FDA Nutrition Facts Labels
The nutrition label on food packaging is about to change. Companies are required to use the new label by July 26, 2018 (manufacturers that make less then $10 million in annual food sales have an extra year).
U.S. Drug Spending Climbs
The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to IMS Health research, total spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. rose 12.2% to nearly $425 billion in 2015, fueled by the introduction of expensive new drugs for cancer and infections, as well as price hikes for older drugs.