Consumer Driven Health Care

New employee demands for mental health and financial planning benefits, along with the ongoing impacts of a tight labor market, have many employers looking at offering more, not less, when it comes to benefits.

"Affordable, comprehensive coverage for all Americans is essential to good health and a strong health care system," says Dr. David Blumenthal, president of the Commonwealth Fund.

3 in 4 Gen Zers say the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.

"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.

As more and more companies embrace the hybrid approach, it's important to remember to focus on workplace wellness.

A new survey looks at mental health services in the post-COVID world—and where the demand is.

"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."

But the majority said their organizations were not prepared to take advantage of the currently existing data on such factors.