Tune in as authors of PwC's 2025 Medical Cost Trend Report: Behind the Numbers, discuss key findings and provide what employers should consider to manage rising healthcare costs.

Key points include:

• Cost projections: The highest medical cost trend in 13 years, with an 8% increase for the group market and 7.5% for the individual market
• Key drivers: Inflation, providers' cost-control efforts, increased use of prescription drugs, and new innovative therapies
• Strategic adjustments: Employers should revise benefit plans and consider innovative solutions to manage rising costs while ensuring access to quality care

Speakers:
Thom Bales, Health Services Advisory Leader, PwC
Phil Sclafani, Principal, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, PwC
Julian Levin, Principal, Actuarial Leader, PwC
Jenny Colapietro, Consulting Commercial Leader, PwC

For more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.

Tune into this episode of PwC's Next in Health to hear Strategy& Principal, Igor Belokrinitsky, in discussion with PwC Strategy& Director, Rohit Nayak, PwC Strategy& Senior Manager, Sri Murthy Guru and PwC Strategy& Senior Associate, Cailin Hong, on what physicians are seeking from payers, health systems and management services organizations (MSOs), to help improve the practice of medicine. This episode includes:

• Emerging business models and solutions that can enhance the physician experience
• The role of payers and providers in driving physician enablement within the health ecosystem
• Actions health organizations should consider to help support and encourage their physicians

For more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html

For more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.

Tune in as PwC specialists discuss how emerging companies (private, pre-IPO) are navigating growth in the health industry.

Key topics include:

• The journey and milestones of emerging companies in the life sciences, biotech and medical technology fields, including capital raising, product development and IPO preparation
• Common pitfalls and best practices for managing diverse interests from investors and stakeholders
• Examples of how emerging companies are leveraging AI and other technologies to prioritize programs, design clinical trials and communicate value proposition

Speakers:
Holly Reeves, Health Industries - Emerging Company Solutions Market Leader, PwC US
Christian Jester, Technology, Media & Telecommunications - Emerging Company Solutions Market Leader, PwC US
Jenny Colapietro, Health Industries Vice Chair, PwC, US

For more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.