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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.

Discover more: Health and benefits insights


  1. MHPAEA compliance remains mandatory for self-funded plans despite regulatory uncertainty

    Patricia Toro, MD and Anne Judd, MS, MBA | April 2026


  2. AI-enhanced medical imaging: Clinical advances and coverage challenges for employers

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | April 2026


  3. Beyond carrier discounts: The case for comprehensive healthcare cost transparency

    Elodie Olsen, FSA MAAA | March 2026


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

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | March 2026


  5. The PBM transparency revolution: What plan sponsors need to know

    Jingqiu Zhu, FSA, MAAA | March 2026


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

    David Connelly | February 2026


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

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


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

    Cody Midlam, PharmD | January 2026


  9. 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


  10. Unlocking healthcare savings: A deep dive into reference-based pricing and cost variability

    Elodie Olsen, FSA MAAA | December 2025


  11. 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


  12. TrumpRx and GLP-1s: What this means for drug pricing and employer strategies

    Cody Midlam, PharmD | December 2025


  13. The men’s health imperative: Why employers can’t afford to ignore it

    Susan Mueller, MD | December 2025


  14. From administration to diagnosis: AI’s impact on healthcare experience

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | December 2025


  15. Advancements in obesity treatment: Emerging therapies and future directions

    Chantell Sell Reagan, PharmD | November 2025


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

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | November 2025


  2. Adapting to an aging workforce: Strategies for employer success

    Susan Mueller, MD | November 2025


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