Real health care transformation will only happen when those who purchase health care benefits—employers—start demanding more value from their investments.

COVID-19 upended the status quo for every employer in every industry. But how are we embracing this opportunity for innovation?

Health care benefits present a sizeable opportunity for improvement. New data estimates that in 2019 our national health care expenditures reached a staggering $3.8 trillion—nearly 18% of the U.S. economy. Employers pay a huge chunk of this cost.

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