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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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<strong>Shira McKinlay, Dominic DeMatties, and Beth Mandel from our Employee Benefits &amp; Executive Compensation practice recently published an article on the Washington Legal Foundation's <em>WLF Legal Pulse</em> blog: "A Surprising Reason Self-Funded Health Plan Costs Are Increasing."</strong>

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With employer healthcare costs projected to rise sharply in 2026, self-funded health plans are facing unique pressures. In this article, Shira, Dominic, and Beth examine a lesser-known driver behind escalating plan costs and offer practical insights for employers and plan sponsors navigating this challenging benefits landscape.