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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Insurance & ACA

Employers look for new ways to blunt rising health costs

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With family coverage now averaging $28,303 a year, employers are adding onsite clinics, contracting directly with hospitals, steering workers to cheaper mail-order generics and varying copays by provider. Experts warn more costs could shift to workers if the job market weakens.

Source: Axios

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