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Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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The needs of women continue to outpace organizations' inclusion efforts, which will be costly if unaddressed.
Employers are under pressure to keep benefits competitive while controlling costs, driving new scrutiny of PBMs, hospital prices and GLP-1 coverage for 2027.
Identifying patterns, building attribution and seeking accountability can help employers better manage women's care needs long term.
Employers are increasingly exploring lifestyle spending accounts as a way to deliver health and wellness flexibility to a workforce demanding it.
A look at what's weighing on employees, the types of benefits and internal shifts that help, and the business impact of getting it right.
