Tracy Watts

Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year
Human Capital & Careers

Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year

The average increase was only 2.4%, a historically low rate, according to Mercer data.
By David McCann | November 16, 2016
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More Firms Have Positive View of Obamacare Ruling
Human Capital & Careers

More Firms Have Positive View of Obamacare Ruling

29% said the decision would be good for them, compared with 17% who said it wouldn't.
By Matthew Heller | July 2, 2015
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Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot
Human Capital & Careers

Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot

New Affordable Care Act requirements to offer health benefits to more employees didn't budge the enrollment needle at all.
By David McCann | March 18, 2015
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Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows
Human Capital & Careers

Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows

Annual hikes remain historically low for a second consecutive year, partly in response to corporate benefits strategies.
By Mercer, Tracy Watts, and Beth Umland | December 31, 2014
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Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?
Risk & Compliance

Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?

No, say their human-resources leaders. Not even the individual mandate is having an impact.
By David McCann | March 13, 2014
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