The survey also finds that 16% of large employers expect to see mental health needs rising in the future. Cancer, which the same group reported as the leading driver of healthcare costs for large employers last year, remains a top cost concern in the workplace.
“Our survey found that in 2024 and for the near future, employers will be acutely focused on addressing employees’ mental health needs while ensuring access and lowering cost barriers,” says Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of Business Group on Health. “Companies will need to creatively and deftly navigate these and other challenges in the coming year, especially as they remain committed to providing high-quality health and well-being offerings while managing overall costs.”