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The Pulse: Health and benefits updates

Create a safe, healthy workplace, support employee wellbeing, and drive business success with monthly updates.

To boost employee wellbeing and drive success, it's essential for employers to stay informed about the latest healthcare trends. As healthcare continues to evolve, The Pulse offers monthly updates on key developments, focusing on their implications for employers. By using these insights, organizations can discover practical guidance and strategies to tackle challenges, ultimately ensuring a safe, healthy and thriving workplace that supports both employee wellbeing and business success.

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  • Beyond carrier discounts: The case for comprehensive healthcare cost transparency

    Elodie Olsen, FSA MAAA | March 2026

  • Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 price cut: Why employers’ net costs may not actually drop

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | March 2026

  • The PBM transparency revolution: What plan sponsors need to know

    Jingqiu Zhu, FSA, MAAA | March 2026

  • The AI healthcare paradox: Why better delivery may not mean lower costs

    David Connelly | February 2026

  • Digestive health: A strategic imperative for cost, care and employee wellbeing

    Susan Mueller, MD, Chantell Sell Reagan, PharmD and Cody Midlam, PharmD | January 2026

  • Direct access to pharmaceuticals: Decoding DTC, DTP and DTE for employers

    Cody Midlam, PharmD | January 2026

  • Cell and gene therapy: Clinical marvels, commercial challenges for employers

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA, Chantell Sell Reagan, PharmD and Cody Midlam, PharmD | January 2026

  • FDA lifts black box warnings: A new era for hormone replacement therapy

    Elaine-Marie Cannella, RN, BSN, MSN, FCNS and Mary Kay Lopez RN, MA | December 2025

  • From administration to diagnosis: AI's impact on healthcare experience

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | December 2025

  • The season of contract negotiations: What you need to know about health plan and provider disputes

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | November 2025

  • Adapting to an aging workforce: Strategies for employer success

    Susan Mueller, MD | November 2025

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