Mercer Marsh Benefits – Health Trends 2025

The report outlines key health trends impacting employer-sponsored healthcare globally. Based on a survey of 225 insurers across 55 countries, the report by Mercer Marsh Benefits highlights critical challenges, such as rising medical costs, unmet mental health needs, and increasing rates of chronic conditions like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Innovative treatments, especially for obesity and cancer, are expected to increase claim costs significantly. The report suggests that employers and insurers need to adopt new management strategies to control these costs and ensure coverage remains accessible to a diverse workforce. With medical inflation and utilization rates climbing, the report emphasizes balancing effective care and cost containment.