As reported by Reuters, an analysis by the health care research firm 3 Axis Advisors found a roster of drugmakers raised prices in the U.S. last month on more than 350 drugs.
7 Important Health and Insurance Stories from 2022
With 2022 now in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a moment to look at some of key health care and health insurance-related news from last year.
Modest Increases in Premium Found in Health Benefits Survey
The latest survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) concerning employer-sponsored health benefits found modest increases in employers’ and employees’ costs in 2022.
Word & Brown Hosts Post-Election Conversation with NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein
Paul Roberts, Word & Brown’s Senior Director of Education and Market Development, hosted a conversation this month with Janet Trautwein, CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), concerning the results of the November 2022 election.
The Word & Brown Companies Named Among Business Insurance’s “Best Places to Work” for 2022
Business Insurance has selected The Word & Brown Companies among its “Best Places to Work in Insurance” for 2022.
Industry News: Inflation Reduction Act
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. Here’s an overview of health care-related measures that could affect your clients.
Employees Paying More Toward Medical, Uninsured Rate Down
A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found that workers with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying an increasing share of their health care costs.