2014 Healthcare Benefits Trends Benchmark Study Results now available

FARGO, N.D. - Feb. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- The Healthcare Trends Institute announced today the results of the second annual Healthcare Benefits Trends Benchmark Survey, now available for download.

The 2014 Healthcare Benefits Trends Benchmark Study report provides insights into the adoption of healthcare benefits, public and private health exchanges, wellness and health management programs, and related topics. The research was sponsored by the Healthcare Trends Institute, an educational platform for employers, consumers, and other healthcare benefits stakeholders.

The survey polled more than 250 human resources (HR) executives, benefit specialists, and other benefit decision-makers to explore the state of current and expected healthcare benefits offerings under the continuing changes brought forth under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

“In its fifth year of the Affordable Care Act, employers are responding to many new mandates that took place in 2014, along with January 2015 deadlines,” said Tiffany Wirth, Executive Director, Healthcare Trends Institute. “The second annual Healthcare Benefits Study reveals current trends, along with comparisons to last year’s study.”

The complete 2014 Healthcare Benefits Trends Benchmark Study can be downloaded here: http://www.evolution1.com/health-benefits-survey-report-2...

About the Healthcare Trends Institute

The Healthcare Trends Institute is an educational platform to help employers, third-party administrators, health plans, brokers, banks, payroll providers, consumers, and other stakeholders keep up with the rapidly changing healthcare benefits industry. It covers a range of topics related to the administration and management of healthcare benefits, including defined contribution, health exchanges, insurance, legislation, and more.

Healthcare Trends Institute programs include an educational web series, an annual awards program, newsletters, training programs, a resource library, a real-time health exchange info-graphic, and more. To ensure all content and programs achieve the highest level of quality and relevancy, the Institute is guided by an Editorial Advisory Board comprised of subject-matter experts that represent diverse aspects and perspectives within the healthcare benefits industry. The Institute is sponsored by Evolution1, the nation’s largest electronic payment, on-premise, and cloud computing consumer-driven healthcare solution. More information is available at www.HealthcareTrendsInstitute.org.