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(8/21) Employers Expect to Boost Virtual Care Offerings, Survey Finds

By Joanne Kaldy / August 21, 2020

Worker healthcare costs are very much on the minds of employers these days. According to a new survey, large employers expect to pay more than $15,500 per employee for health coverage next year. This is more than 5% higher than this year. Among other findings:

  • 80% of respondents say the believe telehealth will play a significant role in future care delivery. More than half say they will offer more virtual care options for employees next year.
  • More than 90% of employers say they will offer tele-mental health services, and 54% plan to lower or waive costs for these services.
  • Nearly half (45%) of employers view their healthcare strategy as an integral part of the workforce benefits efforts.
  • Employers identified musculoskeletal conditions as contributing to skyrocketing healthcare costs, and 29% say the will offer musculoskeletal management virtually next year.

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