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Greg Gierer is senior vice president of policy and regulatory affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), an advocacy organization that represents health insurance providers.
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Employers face another steep rise in healthcare expenses in 2027, prompting a closer look at GLP-1 coverage, pharmacy spending and high-cost conditions.
As costs to treat serious conditions surge, employers must plan how to absorb budget-altering expenses ahead of time.
Gap coverage, supplemental benefits and options for various types of workers can help avoid cost shifting and still provide support.
The legislation calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs, shift subsidies directly to consumers, and enforce strict price transparency.
Employers are under pressure to keep benefits competitive while controlling costs, driving new scrutiny of PBMs, hospital prices and GLP-1 coverage for 2027.
