The next health insurance cost crunch
Summary
This episode examines how companies are responding to rising health care costs, with premiums expected to increase by 9.5% next year. Employers are shifting more expenses to workers through higher deductibles and restricted benefits. The report also covers new U.S. economic measures against Iran and stalled trade talks with Canada. Finally, it highlights how high travel costs are driving Americans to choose closer, road-trip destinations like Shenandoah National Park.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Raymond James financial services
Rising costs of employer-sponsored health insurance
Trump admin Iran measures and US-Canada tariffs
Sponsor: Optum healthcare technology
Sponsor: Odoo business software
Travelers choosing local trips due to high costs
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