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The staggering cost of employee health insurance has reached anall-time high — an estimated $14,800 per worker next year. Risingcosts have surpassed inflation three times over, andspending on benefits continues to absorb compensation that couldotherwise go to wages.

For many companies, the trend is ever upwards, with “get less,pay more” packages from insurers that consider “only” a five-percent increase to be a good year. Itdoesn't have to be this way. You can avoid overpaying in this areawhile still providing the highest quality care to your employees atthe lowest possible rates.

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