
Kristen Smithberg is a Colorado-based freelance writer who covers commercial real estate, insurance, benefits and retirement topics for BenefitsPRO and other industry publications.
"The growing frustration is leading more clinicians to question their long-term future in the profession, which will create meaningful workforce challenges if left unaddressed," said Karen Leitner, M.D., an Inlightened network expert.
Individual and small group health plans faced losses in 2025 as medical claims continued to climb, accelerating a shift toward alternative benefit models.
Businessolver research finds executives in toxic organizations are more likely to report financial growth, but warns mounting workplace risks may threaten long-term performance.
With regulatory complexity accelerating, leave management is emerging as a critical test of HR modernization and operational resilience.
Once dissatisfaction sets in, it's tough to keep new hires: 78% of dissatisfied new hires plan to leave before the end of their first year.
New data shows diverging entry-level employee experiences with long-term leadership implications.
New survey data suggests organizations remain stuck in reactive mode as CHROs face growing pressure to scale change across the enterprise.
In a recent survey, employees cite the need for clearer communication as employer readiness perceptions lag expectations.
Physicians warn rapid adoption is outpacing oversight, urging transparency, crisis protections and clearer rules as demand grows amid persistent gaps in care.
A Pharmaceutical Strategies Group survey finds employers and health plans prioritizing cost control and cross-benefit management, with growing willingness to trade rebates for stronger utilization oversight amid rising complexity and CGT concerns.

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