Breaking Point: How Healthcare Costs Are Reshaping Employer Strategies

Healthcare costs are rising at a pace that is increasingly unsustainable for employers, employees, and the broader economy. With projected cost increases of nearly 9% in 2026, and mounting pressure from specialty drugs, hospital pricing, and benefit design, many employers are asking whether the system has reached a true breaking point.

In this Second Opinion webinar, we’ll bring together economists, benefits leaders, and innovators to unpack what’s driving today’s cost crisis, why traditional containment strategies are falling short, and which approaches are beginning to break through. We’ll explore reference-based pricing, employer adoption barriers, the impact of emerging therapies, and what actionable steps employers can take right now.