Employers look to virtual services to curb rising health costs

Published August 13, 2019 6:05 PM EDT Updated January 13, 2020 4:05 PM EST 3 Min Read

WASHINGTON — With the continued cost of healthcare benefits expected to increase by another 5%, topping $15,000 per employee, employers are looking for ways to stem the increase and better engage employees in holistic well-being.

One of those ways is through virtual care. The number of employers who believe virtual care will play a significant role in how healthcare is delivered in the future continues to grow, up to 64% going into 2020 from 52% in 2019, according to the National Business Group on Health’s annual healthcare strategy survey.

Nick Otto

Former senior editor

Nick Otto is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.

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