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Health Care Costs in 2011

Aug. 13, 2010

Majority of companies plan to improve wellness programs in 2011

A recent survey of more than 700 employers from 30 industries was conducted by PricewaterhouseCoppers' Health Research Insitute.Here are some highlights. 67 Percentage of companies that intend to improve wellness programs in the United States 42 Percentage of companies that plan to increase employee contributions for health-insurance coverage 41 Percentage of companies that expect to increase medical cost-sharing, including higher deductibles and copays 26 Percentage of companies that intend to increase prescription drug cost-sharing $400 The minimum deductible the majority of American workers are expected to have See Also:

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Jonathan Katz | Former Managing Editor

Former Managing Editor Jon Katz covered leadership and strategy, tackling subjects such as lean manufacturing leadership, strategy development and deployment, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, and growth strategies. As well, he provided news and analysis of successful companies in the chemical and energy industries, including oil and gas, renewable and alternative.

Jon worked as an intern for IndustryWeek before serving as a reporter for The Morning Journal and then as an associate editor for Penton Media’s Supply Chain Technology News.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kent State University and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.