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New Approaches to Managing Health Care Costs, Improving Outcomes

InterWest Insurance Services

.” And as new and more expensive pharmaceuticals hit the market, the portion of overall health care costs that goes towards medications will continue to rise. Many PBMs earn commissions on drugs dispensed to patients and they benefit from steering them to higher-cost drugs. Depending on the PBM, this may or may not work.

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Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Sued for Age Bias

HR Digest

Recent reports suggest that Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices against older job applicants. The post Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Sued for Age Bias appeared first on The HR Digest.

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How Salary Agreements are made in Australia

Global People Strategist

Every four years in Australia, the Fair Work Commission reviews current practices and makes amendments where necessary for the next four years, in a variety of industries. It is important to note that this new legislation has created clear limitations surrounding overtime hours.

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