What's happening in healthcare

Insights & Market Intelligence

Information that informs better decisions
Here's what we're watching, what's worth knowing, and what it means for you and your organization.

What you get

Our insights help you.

Understand

Know what's happening in the market.

Anticipate

See what's likely coming next.

Benchmark

Compare your strategy to employers like you.

Decide

Evaluate options with confidence.

Market perspective

The market talks constantly.

Knowing what’s happening isn’t the same as knowing what it means for you. We follow the signals and translate them into decisions.

Carrier filings

Legislative updates

Regional employer trends

What we watch

The signals that move your renewal.

Carrier activity

Rate filings, product changes and carrier appetite in your region.

Legislative changes

Federal and state rules that change what employers must do.

Provider market

Health system consolidation, network shifts and pricing.

Employer trends

What similar employers offer and how they pay for it.

Prescription costs

Specialty drugs, GLP-1s and pharmacy pricing pressure.

Snapshot

North Carolina market snapshot.

8.7%

Projected trend

Similar to the Southeast average

$12,842

Average annual cost

Per enrolled employee

62%

Exploring plan changes

Employers, per regional surveys

Why local matters

National headlines rarely tell the whole story. Carrier competition, provider pricing and employer demographics vary significantly from state to state.

Our market intelligence focuses on what actually affects employers in your state.

Read the 2026 Health Insurance Market Overview →

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How does your plan compare?

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Whether you're planning for renewal, evaluating funding options, or responding to leadership questions, our insights help you move forward with confidence.