Washington, DC employers believe telemedicine is the only way to bring down the cost of medical insurance, with 6% of employers making it available to staff in states where telemedicine is permitted 2014 , according to Marcotte , CEO of non-profit organisation National Business Group on Health . About $40. Health insurance costs are the "number one " issue for employers, as they are set to rise by an "unsustainable" 6% next year . According to the Large Employers' 2017 Health Plan Design Survey , specialty pharmacies, high cost claimants and specific diseases and conditions were the one biggest drivers of health costs.
Washington, DC employers believe telemedicine is the only way to bring down the cost of medical insurance, with 6% of employers making it available to staff in states where telemedicine is permitted 2014 , according to Marcotte , CEO of non-profit organisation National Business Group on Health . Health insurance costs are the "number one " issue for employers, as they are set to rise by an "unsustainable" 6% next year . According to the Large Employers' 2017 Health Plan Design Survey , specialty pharmacies, high cost claimants and specific diseases and conditions were the one biggest drivers of health costs.