In 2024, employers of all sizes and industries faced several trends affecting the employee benefits market. Rising health care costs, a competitive labor market and regulatory concerns all shaped how employers navigated operational challenges. A number of these concerns, such as health care costs a…Continued

By Zack Fritz, Sage Policy GroupSupply constraints were a—and perhaps the—defining dynamic of the post-pandemic economy. Shutdown orders frustrated supply chains and reduced shipping capacity, while a barrage of early retirements devastated the labor supply. The latter was exacerbated by the increa…Continued

On Jan. 14, 2025, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury (Departments) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the implementation of several federal transparency requirements, including the prohibition on gag clauses. Bolton Health is bringing this to your attentio…Continued

This HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance can be complex and involves many moving parts. Keeping track of deadlines during 2025 can help your business stay organized and avoid the penal…Continued

The healthcare industry has certainly been a focal point of national discussion, with most of the conversation revolving around the escalating costs of healthcare in the United States. As frustration grows, many ask why healthcare costs are rising so rapidly and what is driving this relentless surg…Continued

By Zack Fritz, Sage Policy GroupThere’s much to like about the economy heading into 2025. Employers have added jobs in each of the past 47 months, and job growth has actually accelerated slightly since September. The unemployment rate, while higher than one year ago, has held steady over the second…Continued