Survey Findings: Challenges for Health Care in Uncertain Times 2009

March 2009 This report documents the findings of an annual survey about emerging health trends. The survey collected data about cost trends, strategy, and design features of employer-provided health care and other benefits. The 2009 survey took place during December 2008 and January 2009. It also collected information about employer views on health care reform and the economic downturn. 19% of respondents said their company plans to move away from providing health care benefits directly, up from only four percent in 2008 . . .