Perspectives from Employers on the Costs and Issues Associated with Covering GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
While more large employers are covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, KFF’s conversations with employers…
Perspectives from Employers on the Costs and Issues Associated with Covering GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
While more large employers are covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, KFF’s conversations with employers highlight concerns about the cost of these medications. Many of these employers have considered scaling back coverage of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss, or in some cases, employers are adding or strengthening coverage requirements.
A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
Despite the Hoopla, Vaccines Should Be in Reach This Cough-and-Cold Season
For people whose autumn agenda includes getting vaccinated against respiratory diseases — covid, flu, and, for some, RSV — this year may be surprisingly routine. Following several confusing months this summer when federal officials announced and then retreated from changes to covid vaccine recommendations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Oct. 6 announced…
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 6% in 2025, Nearing $27,000, with Workers Paying $6,850 Toward Premiums Out of Their Paychecks
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance reached an average of $26,993 this year, KFF’s annual benchmark health benefits survey of large and smaller employers finds. On average, workers contribute $6,850 annually to the cost of family coverage, with employers paying the rest.
Explaining Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs)
This policy explainer describes what Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) are and how do they differ from typical employer-sponsored health care plans.
2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost.
Hyro Snags $45M for Its Conversational AI Agents
Agentic AI company Hyro has now raised a total of $95 million. Its agents, which automate call center workflows, are used by health systems including Intermountain Healthcare, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, Baptist Health and Sutter Health. The post Hyro Snags $45M for Its Conversational AI Agents appeared first on MedCity News.
AMA Unveils Center for Digital Health and AI to Elevate Physician Voice in Tech
The AMA has launched a new Center for Digital Health and AI to ensure physicians are actively involved in shaping how emerging technologies are integrated into healthcare. The post AMA Unveils Center for Digital Health and AI to Elevate Physician Voice in Tech appeared first on MedCity News.
Galapagos to Wind Down Cell Therapy Business After Search for a Buyer Comes Up Empty
Non-binding offers for Galapagos’s cell therapies assets came mostly from financial investors, and none offered sufficient terms or financing to support the business, the company said. Galapagos’s exit from cell therapy work will lead to site closures in Europe, China, and the U.S. The post Galapagos to Wind Down Cell Therapy Business After Search for…
Patient preferences for attributes of bispecific antibodies for relapse/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the US
That is the title of a paper published today in Future Oncology with co-authors Erin Mulvey, Kyi-Sin Than, Sanjana Muthukrishnan, Alex Mutebi, Anindit Chhibber, Anthony Wang, Abualbishr Alshreef, Diala Harb, Victor Gonzalez, Sarah Quinlan, Vardhaman Patel and Patrick Connor Johnson. The study was conducted in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation. The abstract is below:…
