Employers expect healthcare costs to rise 10% annually in 2026 and 2027, Brown & Brown finds

• Brown & Brown's survey found employers expect healthcare costs to rise an average of 10% annually in 2026 and 2027.
• Controlling organizational health benefit costs ranks as the top priority for 44% of employers, ahead of employee cost containment.
• Benefits audits, transparent pharmacy benefit manager arrangements and stronger data analytics each feature in 83% of employers' cost-containment strategies.
• GLP-1 weight-loss coverage extends to 45% of respondents; more than 77% of that group impose restrictions.
• Well-being programs remain part of 78% of employers' healthcare strategies; 79% of that group plan to increase related budgets.

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