Many HR leaders are building a trusted network of accountants, bankers, brokers, consultants and financial advisors in what isolved calls an “advisory village.”

This increased financial contribution brings average total compensation to more than $30 an hour when benefits are included.

Despite numerous benefits, only 4% of of health care spending goes to primary care.

Forty-three percent of reviewed hospitals are posting fewer prices now than in the November 2024 report.

"This is more than just policy talk -- it's the kind of change that could disrupt the entire health care ecosystem," said Eric Crites, senior vice president of enterprise partnerships at Q-Centrix.

“As the legal and regulatory environment changes and employee expectations shift, employers face pressure to meet compliance requirements while offering competitive benefits,” according to the latest Disability and Leave Benchmarking Report from the Marsh McLennan Agency.

UnitedHealth Group has stepped up its lobbying efforts targeting the Trump administration as it seeks to rebound from numerous lawsuits and regulatory issues that have caused its market value to decline by 40% since April.

The total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise an average of 6.5% next year, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures.