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Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

The Affordable Care Act requires Medical Loss Ratio rebates when health plans fall short of required minimum spending on care and activities to improve the quality of care. Get details on 2024 rebates due in September in Paul Roberts’s new column.

California Law Prohibits Using AI as Basis for Claims Denial

About 25% of health insurance claims in California were denied last year. New legislation now bans insurers from using AI alone to deny claims based on medical necessity.

Drugmakers Increase Prescription Med Prices in 2025

Prescription drug prices rose on nearly 600 medications in January, impacting treatments for diabetes, HIV, COVID-19, cancer, and more. Learn more.

Tech Team Updates for February 2025

February’s Tech Team Updates offer more news you can use concerning Ease and its transition to Employee Navigator, which continues throughout 2025.

Understanding Augmented Reality (AR) Health Insurance

Augmented Reality (AR) is no longer just a buzzword in insurance and tech. It’s a practical tool your agency can use to better serve clients and drive sales. But what is AR? Find out in this article.

Understanding San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance

We break down the San Francisco HCSO – a local health care spending law that can apply to employers both inside and outside California. Whether fully insured or self-funded, employers with even one SF-based employee are generally subject to HCSO’s spending, reporting, & compliance requirements.