Businesses large and small put a pause on making large changes to their health plans, adopting a wait-and-see approach before switching plans.

PA Clinical Network, a Harrisburg-based organization consisting of independent physicians, signed a value-based contract with Geisinger Health Plan. Geisinger is the fifth a regional health insurer to partner with PA Clinical Network and its 150 independent physicians, the two groups announced on Tuesday.

Employers who layoff or furlough their staff could be subject to fines through the Affordable Care Act if they fail to offer those employees health coverage.

Hair salons, landscaping companies and restaurants aren’t businesses that traditionally offer health insurance plans for their employees, but the race to secure good staff has made it more common for small businesses to offer health coverage.