Global insurer report MMB health trends Managing the cost and risk of employer-provided healthcare in a changing world  Global insurer report. MMB health trends: Managing the cost and risk of employer-provided healthcare in a changing world 2 While the course of the COVID-19 pandemic remains unpredictable, it is clear that its impact on employer health programs will persist for years to come. Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) surveyed 210 insurers across 59 countries to find out more 1 about the top trends shaping the future of employer-provided healthcare. These trends are important for employers to consider as while many employers have latitude in designing their benefit plan to meet their needs, insurers play a key role in shaping the benefits landscape. They do this through their standard practices and policy language, their willingness to adopt new provisions, and their access to large pools of claims data. While this research was undertaken before the impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant was felt, we expect these trends to continue. Top trends shaping employer-provided health and bene?ts 1 2 3 4 Prevention and Health equity in medical plans is a growing priority Medical trend rates and claims are increasing COVID-19 is impacting claims experience self-care are needed to mitigate health risks 1 Fielded in September/October 2021.  Global insurer report. MMB health trends: Managing the cost and ri 。。。以下略