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While there are countless considerations about the impact of health benefit decisions on both employers and employees, there are some important factors worth watching as you begin the planning process.

The astronomical cost of health care creates a challenge for even the most financially savvy patients.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wants to delay seeking the medical care they need, but it’s an unfortunate reality for many Americans. Here’s why delayed medical care is such a bad idea.

Nikhil Krishnan, Founder, Out-Of-Pocket

Nearly half of all Americans get their health insurance through an employer-sponsored plan. Despite each employee’s unique health challenges, most employers offer similar, one-size-fits-all plans and ancillary benefits that largely fail to address these needs.

Hospitals and health systems operate at their best when they have deep connections with local employers. But before they can forge these mutually beneficial relationships with employers, hospital and health system leaders must first examine their local markets — including a close look at key industries and their potential market opportunity.