Fierce Healthcare October 20, 2023
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that employers are putting a focus on managing healthcare costs in the coming year. And a new analysis from WTW highlights some of the areas in which they’re aiming to addressing these expenses.
The consultancy surveyed 457 employers representing 7.3 million workers in June and July, and it found that 62% of firms are planning to roll out programs to address cost and mental health as part of a broader strategy around health and wellness.
More than two-thirds of companies (69%) said they’ll be focusing on costs, and 63% said they’ll be addressing mental health care, according to the report.
Regina Ihrke, senior director for health and benefits at WTW, told Fierce...