Employers Shift to Equity-Focused Strategies as Health Costs Outpace Wages

AJMC October 31, 2024
Giuliana Grossi

Key Takeaways

• Rising healthcare costs are leading employers to shift costs to employees, affecting wages and benefits.
• Employers are implementing strategies like managed maternity benefits and early detection to manage high-cost claims.
• A growing commitment to health equity is evident, with employers analyzing data to address healthcare disparities.
• Many employers seek more transparency and control in PBM relationships, considering changes to improve alignment.

As health care costs escalate, a new survey reveals that 74% of employers are grappling with the impact on employee wages and benefits, with many anticipating further cost-shifting to their workforce.

In the face of escalating health care costs, a new survey reveals that 74% of employers are grappling with the impact on employee wages...

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