Consumer Driven Health Care

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care labor market faced challenges, with the demand for professionals outpacing supply.

On average, Marketplace enrollees had access to 40% of the doctors near their home through their plan's network, with considerable variation around the average.

Employers generally turn to direct contracting expecting lower costs, shared savings, and easy implementation. Most respondents reported expecting savings between 6% to 20%.

Fertility and adoption support are advantageous in attracting and retaining talent as well as supporting employee wellbeing.

Health care costs are projected to increase 8% in 2024, as pharmacy design is at the forefront of plan changes, according to Aon's 2024 U.S. Health Survey.

Milliman ranked the drug as the one that cost employer plans the most money in 2023.

In response to high demand and to help patients whose health insurance doesn't cover the new GLP-1 weight loss drugs, the drugmaker is now offering Zepbound in smaller vials for $399 for a 4-week supply on its LillyDirect website.

Thirty-six percent of respondents said they were unsure how they'd pay for health care during retirement.