Tag: economy of scale

  • ARPA Grant

    Since the beginning of COVID-19, small business owners have continued to face ongoing hardships. While some problems stem from pandemic fallout, such as staffing issues or low retention rates, others were unforeseen.

  • Uncertainty Among Consumers Regarding Health Insurance Information

    A survey conducted by AKASKA, a leading developer in Artificial Intelligence for healthcare operations, released findings demonstrating how individuals research healthcare. The survey indicated that Americans often turn to health insurers for pricing rather than other sources.

  • Final Reminder – Employers Must Update Form I-9 By July 31st

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that employers have until July 31, 2022, to update employees’ Form I-9, if needed. Previously, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted a temporary policy in response to challenges individuals experienced with renewing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Fourth Stimulus Check Approved In 14 States

    As inflation continues to rise, many states have begun sending out aid to their taxpayers. Recently, over 14 states have approved a fourth stimulus check. However, this stimulus check will not follow the COVID-19 pandemic relief measures Americans have seen previously.

  • Executive Order To Raise Drug Transparency In Florida

    Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Friday, July 8th at Cape Coral High School to increase transparency for prescription drug prices in Florida. The order would help make pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators of prescription drug programs, accountable when managing prescription drug benefits for insurance companies.

  • Consumers Are Struggling With Healthcare Literacy

    The Healthcare Literacy Takes One Step Forward, and Two Steps Back consumer report created by Optavise has revealed data showing that consumers are still struggling with healthcare literacy. The organization surveyed 1,055 employees with employer-sponsored health insurance in the United States.