Healthcare costs are projected to increase by about 10% globally in 2027, matching 2026 levels and continuing to significantly outpace projected global inflation of 3.7%. For employer-sponsored healthcare programs, the challenge is no longer managing a single year of cost inflation, but addressing the cumulative impact of sustained healthcare cost growth on benefits budgets, workforce strategy, and total rewards investment.
Our latest research explores the factors driving healthcare costs and what employers can do to respond.
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