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Japan is moving to tighten its rules for foreign residents, according to Al Jazeera reporting that says the changes are throwing people's futures into doubt. The measures would affect foreign workers and long-term residents whose status and prospects in Japan now appear less secure, prompting concern among the communities and businesses that rely on them.
- 2MedImpact pharmacy benefit manager breach exposes employer plan members' data●MedImpact PBM breach leaves employer plan members' health data exposed
Pharmacy benefit manager MedImpact has suffered a data breach affecting members of employer-sponsored health plans, exposing their health information. The company has not yet detailed how many people are affected or what specific data was taken. Employers whose workers use MedImpact are now fielding questions from staff about the security of their medical and prescription records.
- 3Mental health benefits stuck between hotlines and psychiatrists●Most mental health benefits are stuck between a hotline and a psychiatrist
Employers and insurers are being criticized for offering mental health benefits that fall into a gap between basic crisis hotlines and full psychiatric care. The coverage described points to a missing middle tier of support, leaving employees with either limited phone-based help or long waits for clinical treatment, and prompting debate about how workplace mental health care is designed and funded.