Industry Insights

Results from Business Group on Health’s 2026 Employer Health Care Strategy Survey  If there’s one thing on employers’ minds, it’s healthcare costs. Can we blame them? In 2023 and 2024, employers faced the steepest consecutive cost increases in a decade, exceeding projections and leaving organizations at a significant cost disadvantage entering 2025, according to Business Group on Health’s 2026 survey.   Costs show no signs of slowing. Without any changes to […]

Selecting employee benefits is one of the most important decisions you can make for your organization. It’s also one of the most expensive. After wages, healthcare benefits are the second largest expenditure for employers. Many companies don’t scrutinize their healthcare spending with the same level of attention as they do other major expenses. That’s why […]

Anyone that’s experienced poor healthcare knows that not all care is created equal. But if your organization is evaluating new benefits, how can you be sure you’re offering the highest quality care for your people? Luckily, there are independent third-party organizations like the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) that do the research and […]

The first of the year signals another chapter in healthcare benefit offerings. And for many employers, the turn of the calendar brings new beginnings and new goals. Here’s a look at three growing healthcare trends that benefits managers should be aware of moving ahead.   Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year, according […]

Let’s face it: the traditional healthcare system doesn’t work. Rising medical costs and a shrinking provider workforce make it hard to see a doctor. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 Americans lack access to a primary care provider, according to a report from the National Association of Community Health Centers. This decrease in primary care […]

Let’s cut to the chase: your population health insights, such as claims data, can be one of the most valuable resources in the pursuit of better healthcare for your employees. It gives an accurate picture of where your people are getting care, what types of care they’re receiving, when they aren’t getting care, and how […]