Business Group on Health: Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9.2% in 2027
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise 9.2% in 2027 as they seek ways to curb rising hospital and pharmacy costs.
Will Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Wellness Appeal to Employers?
Employer advocates said Cost Plus Wellness could help spur more direct contracting and transparency in healthcare, though they questioned whether the model can scale and adequately measure provider quality and outcomes.
Why Pharma Companies Should Look To Social Media For Better Patient Insight
Healthcare decision-makers, especially at pharmaceutical companies, must prioritize patient input. Data collected from social media listening is a significant step in the right direction.
About 67% of Employers Cover GLP-1s for Weight Management; That Could Decline in 2027
A new Business Group on Health survey found that while many employers currently cover GLP-1s for weight management, rising costs are prompting some to reconsider that coverage and adopt strategies to control spending.
8 Trends Employers Should Watch in 2026, Per Business Group on Health
The Business Group on Health’s new trends report warns that rising healthcare costs will be a major challenge in 2026, prompting employers to adopt innovative strategies to manage expenses.
How Effective Are Virtual OUD Solutions Compared to Usual Care?
A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute found that virtual opioid use disorder companies are just as effective as usual in-person treatment and can improve retention.
Survey: Employers Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase by 9% in 2026, Driven by GLP-1s and Cancer Care
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver.
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The Healthcare Payments Industry Faces a Perception Challenge
Healthcare payments are no longer about transactions. It’s about controlling the revenue cycle. And increasingly, that control is not sitting with ISOs.
Business Group on Health: Employers To Maintain Well-Being Benefits Despite Cost Challenges
A new survey found that 73% of employers plan to maintain their well-being programs in 2025, while 20% will be expanding their programs.
The Policy Trends the Business Group on Health Is Watching
The Business Group on Health is paying attention to Medicaid cuts, tariffs, threats to ERISA and more.
How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025?
Multiple reports indicate that employers can expect rising healthcare costs in 2025. To address these costs, employers are holding their vendor partners accountable and evaluating their health plan and PBM partners.
How Should Healthcare Startups Approach Employers? 3 Execs Weigh In
During a panel at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare execs shared advice to startups on how to pitch to employers. They need to know their worth, understand the problem they’re solving, and think about issues globally.
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From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS
What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes.
Business Group on Health: Healthcare Costs Expected to Surge at Highest Rate in 15 Years
Prescriptions, GLP-1s and cancer are major contributors to employers' healthcare costs, according to a new survey from the Business Group on Health.
Business Group on Health Exec: Role of a Benefits Manager Is Exponentially Harder Than It Was 10 Years Ago
Jim Winkler, Chief Strategy Officer for the Business Group on Health, will share his insights on how the group works with employers to help them stay informed about critical healthcare topics and implementation strategies for their companies at MedCity's INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas September 18.
‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care
Employers are in a unique position to drive change in obesity care, but face several challenges. Experts shared numerous strategies employers can implement.
Why the Commonwealth Fund Created a Task Force for Employer-Sponsored Insurance
The Commonwealth Fund recently launched the National Task Force on the Future Role of Employers in the U.S. Health System. In 2025, the task force will release a blueprint of actionable recommendations on how employers can improve their coverage.
3 Trends Employers Should Watch Out for in 2024
The top three areas of concern for employers in 2024 include rising healthcare costs, mental health challenges and cancer care, according to a recent report from Business Group on Health.