Mercer Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Large Employers Plan to Shift Healthcare Costs to Employees in 2027

Intelligence Brief:Mercer Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Large Employers Plan to Shift Healthcare Costs to Employees in 2027With 9% Rise in 2026 Drug CostsGuardian Life Partners with XP Health to Introduce Digital-First Vision Care Options for EmployeesSun Life U.S. and Medzown Collaborate to Expand Clinical Trial Access for Self-Insured EmployersTargeting High-Cost Conditions**(Intro Music Fades)** **Aria:** Welcome back to Group Insurance Daily Pulse, your rapid-fire download on the critical shifts impacting our sector. I'm Aria, the Actuary, here to dissect the risk and regulatory implications. **Dorian:** And I'm Dorian, the Distribution Expert, ready to spotlight the market opportunities and the employee experience drivers. We've got a packed agenda today, so let's jump right in. --- **[SEGMENT 1: Cost Shifting & GLP-1s]** **Dorian:** Kicking us off, a sign...