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No Surprises Act Disputes Surge: What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

01 Oct 202601 Oct 2026

A process put in place by the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) to resolve payment disputes is costing insurers and health plans billions of dollars, according to one organization’s estimate.

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Four Strategies for Making Your Retirement Savings Last

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026

Today’s blog describes the risks that deplete retirement savings and strategies for addressing them.

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From Wellness Programs to Workforce Strategy: How Volunteerism Impacts Workforce Well-Being and Resilience

Guest Contributor

11 Jun 202611 Jun 2026

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are gaining prominence as organizations seek new ways to strengthen culture, attract talent and demonstrate measurable social impact.

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Investor Impact: Three Changes to Watch at the SEC

Guest Contributor

17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026

Today’s blog will look at three recent changes implemented or in progress at the SEC and discuss the implications for multiemployer pensions and their fiduciaries.

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Apprenticeship Instruction for English Language Learners: Three Approaches

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

06 Nov 202506 Nov 2025

Rising demand for skilled workers and changing demographics have required an international union to develop creative programs to recruit and retain apprentices—including those who may not be fluent in English.

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Freezing the Frame: Supreme Court Withdrawal Liability Case to Address Timing of Actuarial Assumptions

Guest Contributor

23 Oct 202517 Feb 2026

In the first withdrawal liability case to reach the Supreme Court in more than three decades, the Court will consider a statutory question, whose answer will determine pension plans have the flexibility to update actuarial assumptions after year end.

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Will You Be Ready to Work in Retirement? Key Questions to Ask Yourself

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025

If you’re a midcareer retirement plan participant, you may want to start planning for retirement career interests.

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The Rise of CITs: What ERISA Plan Fiduciaries Should Know

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Aug 202520 Aug 2025

Collective investment trusts (CITs) have become increasingly popular investment options for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans as fiduciaries seek to lower investment management fees.

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Addressing GI Health: Four Benefits to Consider

Guest Contributor

17 Jul 202517 Jul 2025

An estimated 60-70 million people in the U.S. are affected by digestive disease; addressing gut health among employees may have major impacts on plan costs as well as heath outcomes.

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The New Look of Virtual Care: What’s Right for Employers and Plan Sponsors?

Guest Contributor

12 Jun 202512 Jun 2025

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