Texas employers are paying more for healthcare, even as utilization stabilizes
Key takeaways Prices are accelerating faster than utilization across both medical and pharmacy in Texas. Health system consolidation may be contributing to price increases in both medical and pharmacy. GLP-1s have an impact on utilization growth, but pharmacy prices remain high even without considering them. The story of rising healthcare costs in Texas is largely…
Ready or Not – A New Way of Working is Here
Artificial intelligence is no longer waiting somewhere out on the horizon. For many organizations, it is already becoming embedded in the normal rhythm of work. People are using it to summarize information, draft communication, analyze data, support decision-making, serve customers, build presentations, and move faster through tasks that used to consume hours. If your organization…
Texas Employers Are Learning to Spend Smarter on Benefits
Key takeaways While Texas employers are concerned about rising benefits costs, data shows that they are determined to address this issue without compromising valued employee benefits. Technological investments and flexible, self-funded arrangements are a few of the ways in which employers are addressing their cost concerns. Data also indicates a small step back in GLP-1…
