Employee Benefit News August 8, 2018
Nick Otto

Rising healthcare costs dovetailing alongside a tight labor market —which is upping the ante for recruiting and retaining talent — are pushing employers to take charge and offer new and better ways of delivering health and wellness solutions to employees.

More than a quarter of large employers are looking to circumvent the delivery system to help improve access, conveniences and the overall experience by developing virtual and digital care point solutions alongside concierge services as the role of employers in the healthcare system continues to change, according to the National Business Group on Health’s annual survey, released Tuesday. The nonprofit surveyed 170 large employers.

Per employee costs are projected to increase 5% to $14,800 in 2019, compared to this year’s...

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