Elevance Health Leads in UBS Employee Benefits Survey as Employers Face Rising Costs
Elevance Health (ELV:NYSE) was named the top national health insurer in UBS’s annual survey of employee-benefit managers. The report highlights that employers are preparing for increased healthcare costs, with a focus on cost management and provider negotiations. The three largest pharmacy-benefit managers were noted as being well-positioned to handle an anticipated surge in contract reviews set for 2027. UBS analysts led by A.J. Rice conducted the survey, which provides insights into how employers are adapting their health benefits strategies amid rising expenses. This assessment reflects ongoing concerns about healthcare inflation and employer readiness to manage these pressures through strategic partnerships with insurers and pharmacy-benefit managers.
Topics: Elevance Health pharmacy-benefit managers UBS survey