U.S. employer healthcare costs are expected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing the average cost above $19,000 per employee, driven by increased medical use and spending on high-priced drugs, insurance broker Aon (AON.N) said on Thursday.
Medical spending has climbed as patients use more healthcare services, chronic conditions become more prevalent and the number of high-cost claims increases, Aon said. Healthcare costs for employers are set to rise by near double digits for a fourth straight year in 2027.
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