Employers are nearly united in their concerns about rising health costs but are divided in how they respond to the challenge.
A survey of 1,500 benefit decision makers, commissioned by the Transamerica Center for Health Studies and conducted by Harris Poll, finds that 80 percent are concerned about the affordability of health insurance, while 78 percent are troubled by the rising cost of health care expenses.
While most employers recognize the need to cut costs, the great majority are also keenly aware of the risks they run in trimming benefits. Eighty-four percent say health benefits are an important part of recruiting and retaining qualified workers, while 84 percent say quality benefits are a key contributor to employee satisfaction.
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