The 2027 Health Care Cost Crisis Employers Cannot Solve

Hosted by

Steve Boese

Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference

About this episode

U.S. employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing average costs over $19,000 per employee. Consequently, Steve examines new forecasts from Aon, PwC, WTW, and Mercer to detail the 2027 health care cost crisis.

As a result, HR leaders face tough decisions as employer-sponsored health insurance becomes increasingly unsustainable. However, proactive planning can help organizations navigate these rising costs.

 

 

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