Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET <br><br> Employers and health plans face a pressing challenge: managing pharmacy costs while genuinely improving long-term health outcomes.
Consumer health advertising is driving many employees to take action on GLP-1s. But without guidance, those decisions could be risky, new research finds.
GLP-1 cost pressure is now a talent retention issue. A new study found that 29% of employees would switch jobs for coverage, but these drugs aren't cheap for employers.
Rather than defaulting to higher employee contributions or reduced coverage, many employers are seeking structural, data-driven strategies that address cost drivers at their source.
Despite nearly eight in 10 currently being engaged in AI projects, only slightly more than half of hospitals feel operationally ready to implement them, the 2026 Healthcare AI Trends report from Guidehouse found.
