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Group Health Plan Trends for 2025

InterWest Insurance Services

That percentage is forecast to increase with the advent of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, as well as specialized costly medications that can bust a health plan’s budget. Engaging in lifestyle management programs.

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More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey

InterWest Insurance Services

But, while health plans will generally cover these medications for diabetes, not as many do for weight loss. The survey found that 44% of employers with 500 or more workers cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, as well as older medications in the same class like Saxenda (made by Novo Nordisk).

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Cardinal Health

HR Lineup

Cardinal Health is a healthcare services and products company that provides medical and surgical products, pharmaceuticals, and services to hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Medical and Pharmaceutical.

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Top 10 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Companies in 2023

HR Lineup

Pierpoint Pierpoint specializes in recruitment process outsourcing for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. With an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges in these sectors, they provide solutions that help organizations secure the right talent to drive medical advancements and patient care.

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McKesson

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Some of the key areas of focus for the company include medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and technology solutions. One of the core services provided by Mckesson is the distribution of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

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Stop-Loss Premiums Increase to Over 10% Annually

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Cancer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Are Top Claimant Concerns High-dollar claimants continue to concern employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S.

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Report: Group Health Plan Cost Inflation to Pick Up Steam

InterWest Insurance Services

in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. Many will require specialized medical care, extensive rehabilitation, advanced medical equipment and potential vehicle and home modifications. However, some pharmaceuticals cost much more. The cost hike is almost double the 4.5%