A new year means new and continuing responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employer sponsored group health plans. Key steps for businesses to prepare for 2016 are included below. A 2016 health care reform preview, notifications about changes in benefits in 2016, as well as several other articles emphasizing specific benefits or issues within health plans round out the issue.We welcome all comments and questions as we want to ensure that we address all your healthcare concerns.