Tim Finnell, writing for the Memphis Daily News, takes a quick look at what employers can do to contain rising healthcare costs.

This article written by Cort Olsen for Benefits News discusses Met Life's 14^th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trend Study, which examines benefits trends in the public sector.

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Jack Craver writes for Benefits Pro about how a recent study by Alegeus demonstrates the stress and overwhelm many consumers feel when faced with healthcare decisions. Topping the list are how to plan for out-of-pocket costs (2/3rds of respondants) and choosing a benefits plan (55%).

Bob Herman writes for Modern Healthcare, “The U.S. healthcare system spent $3.2 trillion in 2015, or almost $10,000 for every person, according to the latest federal projections."