∙ “Medical Costs Continue to Rise at Double-Digit Levels Around the World“

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”The cost of providing employee medical benefits continues to escalate at double-digit levels around the globe, although some regions are seeing cost increases beginning to stabilize, according to a new survey…. ”And while traditional cost management approaches continue to dominate, wellness programs and health promotion strategies are gaining traction as employers look to promote healthy lifestyles among their employees and improve outcomes.” Source: TowersWatson.com

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