Between skyrocketing premiums, narrower provider networks, and rising employee frustration, many organizations are finding themselves caught in a perfect storm. And when your team is struggling with denied claims, delayed care, or medical debt, that stress inevitably shows up at work — in morale, in performance, and in retention. The good news? You’re not powerless here. In fact, your leadership and your employees’ experiences together can be a real force for change.

Here is why there will be little impact, even if many more manufacturers agree to negotiate. Most patients will not see an impact from the price concessions since these agreements are for Medicaid patients and patients without insurance. Medicaid patients comprise around 24% of the US population and the uninsured comprise around 9%. These two deals do not impact the two largest healthcare populations in the US: insured and Medicare patients.

Trump RX has great potential, but without putting other guardrails in place it will be another windfall for middlemen in the drug supply chain.

Shopping for health insurance without an employer plan doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools and clear information, you can make informed choices that protect your health and your budget. Open Enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15, 2025. Take the time now to compare plans, review your options, and ensure your coverage fits your needs before the deadline.

The cost of health insurance rose steeply for the third year in a row in 2025, reaching just under $27,000 for a family plan, according to an annual survey from the nonprofit KFF, which provides the broadest picture of U.S. employer health coverage. The cost is rising faster than inflation, and economists and business leaders said it could bite into employment and wage growth.

We need to stop pointing fingers at the other party and demand that all of our legislators do something to stop this crazy healthcare death spiral we are in. The President likes to use the Executive Order because our polarized congress is slow to act. Well, I think many Americans would agree that healthcare in the US is a national crisis and we would like to see something significant happen soon that is not just a band aid or another give away to corporate greed.

True change is built through persistent, collective action. By sharing your story, contacting legislators, educating yourself and others, using your platforms, and staying connected, you become part of the solution.

If you’ve ever wondered why a trip to the pharmacy can feel like highway robbery, the answer often comes down to three little letters: PBM. These are the middlemen—pharmacy benefit managers—who are supposed to negotiate lower drug prices on behalf of patients and employers. But according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY), the “help” PBMs provide is actually costing us more, while they reap the benefits.

Consumers and taxpayers—the ones ultimately paying the bill—need to push for reforms that strengthen independent physician practices, expand real patient choice, and tricks that obscure the true cost of care. Without these changes, consolidation will keep advancing, costs will keep rising, and competition will continue to shrink. Do we want a health system structured primarily for corporate shareholders, or one that puts affordability, access, and patients first? If policymak

Real change does not happen in isolation. It happens when everyday people share their experiences, ask questions, learn the issues, and speak up. Your voice, your story, and your perspective matter. This is where I need your help. Share your story. Contact your legislators. Get informed. Spread the word. Together we can create the change that changes lives.