Although it helps provide preventive services, manage chronic conditions and coordinate patient care, the United States trails other high-income nations in total health care spending for primary care.

“In today’s competitive market, employers are seeking to balance employees’ benefits expectations with escalating costs,” according to the 2025 Benefit Plan Trends Survey from USI.

The bill would extend the extra individual health insurance premium subsidies that Congress provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of 2026.

Over three-quarters (77%) of US insurance executives say their companies have deployed AI in some capacity.