While traditional PPO plans will continue to have a place in healthcare and remain a popular plan option, the continuing emergence of new cost and quality-focused networks will give employers more optionality in the benefit packages that are offered to employees.
The trends in self-funding remain strong and employers continue to expand the sophistication with which they approach constructing their health plans. Independent vendors are rising to meet these needs, allowing for a balanced approach to cost, quality, and consumer experience based on the desires of each employer.
