Report: Global healthcare benefit costs expected to rise 9.9% in 2024

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Top Story Report: Global Healthcare Benefit Costs Expected to Rise 9.9% in 2024 Globally, health benefit costs are expected to increase 9.9% in 2024, according to a new report from Willis Towers Watson. This is a slightly slower pace than in 2023, which saw a record-high increase of 10.7%. Sponsored Content Switzerland Global Enterprise Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Healthcare Companies and Texas Presented by MedCity News & Switzerland Global Enterprise In the runup to the MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference, Christoph Besmer, a trade commissioner and head of investment promotion with Swiss Business Hub USA, talked about the "X Marks the Spot" campaign and how Switzerland Global Enterprise hopes to strengthen ties with U.S. health tech companies. Learn More. Black Friday, Cyber Monday Savings Continue For You While the retail sales are over, you can still save $700 on your seat for INVEST 2024 taking place May 21-22 in Chicago at the Ritz. Don't miss out on these great savings and your opportunity to network with the best in healthcare and stay abreast of the latest industry trends and conversations. Hurry these savings only last until Dec 15th. Get My Savings Now

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