August 25, 2026
The 2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey gathered insights and gleaned perspectives from employers on their views of the healthcare industry, how rising healthcare costs are impacting their strategies, the myriad factors garnering greater involvement from leadership, and the path forward for a more viable future.
This report, developed exclusively for Business Group on Health members, provides a summary of the major survey findings, showing what’s on the horizon for employers in 2027 and beyond.
The report is divided into five sections:
- Section 1: The Harsh Reality of Healthcare Costs
- Section 2: The Employer Reckoning: Rethinking Strategies, Programs, and Partnerships
- Section 3: High-impact Cost Mitigation Opportunities
- Section 4: Driving Results for the Future of Employer-sponsored Healthcare
- Methodology Details
Citations
Before referring to or using this survey report in any way, you must receive permission from Business Group on Health. Please contact [email protected].
Suggested citation for this survey report:
Business Group on Health. 2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey. August 2026. Available at: https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/resources/2027-Employer-Healthcare-Strategy-Survey.
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Intro2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey
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Executive Summary2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey: Executive Summary
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Section 1The Harsh Reality of Healthcare Costs: Navigating Volatility and Unabating Financial Pressures
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Section 2The Employer Reckoning: Rethinking Strategies, Programs, and Partnerships
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Section 3High-impact Cost Mitigation Opportunities
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Section 4Driving Results for the Future of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare
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Methodology2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey: Methodology Details
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Full Report2027 Employer Healthcare Strategy Survey: Full Report
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