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Great new case study on one of our labor groups below!

Good health and well-being are such a driving force for national economic development. Countries must prioritize the health of their citizens. This includes ensuring healthcare workers earn a living wage commensurate to their societal role. It also means ensuring healthcare facilities are appropriately equipped. This is not an impossible ask. #ShadesofUs #GlobalGoals

#Employers might be feeling a crunch as #healthinsurance premiums continue to rise. But, many of them are cautious of passing on these increased costs to workers -- especially in a still-tight labor market. Here's a look at what they're facing. Need help finding the plan that provides the right balance of premium and benefits? Our group team can help.

Great article for the importance and impact of safety in the workplace. Medical costs for injured #workers have surpassed the overall nationwide cost increases. In #Florida, there was a 7% increase in workers' compensation #medical payments. Read the article to learn further insights on this trend.

It’s easy to be cynical of Govt. task forces sometimes being a way to kick headline grabbing budget announcements slightly in to touch - particularly in election years . But in Dame Carol Black we have a real champion of proactive well-being and OH leading this and already are seeing some progress with Govt. WorkWell pilot plans. Sadly it would appear the touted OH tax incentives and alignment between well-being vs medical tax treatment may be missed. This feels an own goal. However, it’s encouraging that the agenda is broadening from not just getting people back into work, but towards a more proactive approach to prevent illness in the first place. Felling encouraged and looking forward to the changes and momentum this may bring from Govt. top down, or inspiring innovation within from businesses and providers. https://lnkd.in/eKkgppsz

Medical costs for injured #workers have surpassed the overall nationwide cost increases. In #Florida, there was a 7% increase in workers' compensation #medical payments. Read the article to learn further insights on this trend.

Given how few people are impacted, the cost savings and ability of small employers to group together and access large group benefits - the administration's effort to quash Ass'n Health Plans seems political or ideological and related to the ACA exchanges (tax dollar costs) more than "protecting workers from bad health benefit arrangements". This will increase costs and risks for smaller employers (like most govt intervention and regs) and any positive impact is not proven. Department of Labor rescinds association health plan rule The Department of Labor has issued a final rule revoking a Trump-era regulation that made it easier for self-employed people and small businesses to purchase less expensive association health plans that skirt certain Affordable Care Act requirements. The rule will take effect 60 days after it was published in the Federal Register today.  Full Story: Bloomberg Law (4/29)