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"At the local level, companies looking to mitigate the increased costs are using a familiar set of strategies," the 2023 Global Medical Trends Report from Aon says.
Researchers analyzed more than 100 studies about the search and matching process to learn about how workers and employers come together to create jobs.
"More work is needed to fill the remaining coverage gaps and design health plans that encourage people to get the health care they need to live productive and fulfilling lives."
"Our survey suggests that many employers are unsatisfied with the standard group health insurance model -- and many employees feel the same way," eHealth CEO Fran Soistman says.
Ensure portfolios are well-positioned for inflation risk and rising rates or, for near-retirees, consider the benefits of a lifetime income annuity to help address market risk, experts say.
If passed this year (and it's likely it will), it could be the biggest retirement legislation in years, essentially getting more workers covered by employer-sponsored plans.
"What we are envisioning at this point is a brief and mild recession. Once that period elapses, the U.S. economy should start to expand again toward the second half of 2023."