Employers Value Health Benefits

U.S. employers recognize the value of offering health care benefits to their workforces, according to a study published in the November/December 2006 issue of Health Affairs. When asked to assess the value of offering health care benefits, respondents overwhelmingly agreed that medical coverage is important in retaining (93%) and attracting (91%) qualified employees. In addition, respondents rated providing health benefits as important in improving employees’ performance (78%), health (94%), and morale (95%).

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