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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.

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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


  • Understanding the latest vaccination updates: What employers need to know

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA and Patricia Toro, MD | October 2025


  • Reversing the rise: How employers can combat the growing threat of heart disease

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | October 2025


  • Staying ahead of healthcare costs: Employer strategies for 2026 and beyond

    Elodie Olsen, FSA MAAA | October 2025


  • GLP-1 update: Coverage trends and market developments

    Chantell Sell Reagan, PharmD and Cody Midlam, PharmD | September 2025


  • Tariff update: Implications for pharmaceuticals and patient access

    Nicole Bitter | September 2025


  • Alternative plan designs offer opportunity for affordable care

    Lindsay Lange | September 2025


  • High-cost claims: A growing concern for employer-sponsored health plans

    Susan Mueller, MD | September 2025


  • Captive insurance for employee benefits: Is it right for your organization?

    Linh Ebbers, ASA, MAAA and Josh Rickard, FSA MAAA | August 2025


  • Streamlining Prior Authorization: The path forward

    Susan Mueller, MD | August 2025


  • Revolutionizing Obesity Treatment: The multifaceted benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | August 2025


  • Data-driven risk management as the North Star for self-funded health plans

    Linh Ebbers, ASA, MAAA and Elodie Olsen, FSA MAAA | July 2025


  • What employers should know (and do) about vaccines this fall

    Jeff Levin-Scherz, MD, MBA | July 2025


  • Costs for GLP-1 anti-obesity medicines continue to climb and employers are struggling

    Chantell Sell Reagan, PharmD and Cody Midlam, PharmD | July 2025


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