Double-digit healthcare costs are here: 5 strategies for benefit managers to regain control

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published January 6, 2026 11:00 AM EST 7 Min Read

A panel of benefit leaders discusses their strategies for managing healthcare costs with data in a recent Leaders session.

Key Insight: Discover how aggregating clinical and vendor data lets employers steer care and reduce costs.
Expert Quote: “Benefits now influence hiring as much as salary,” says David Murtagh, VP Product, Claritev.
Supporting Data: Baseline renewals add 7–10% annual health-plan cost increases if employers make no changes.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

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