The 2025 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey gives a comprehensive and data-driven overview of employer-sponsored health coverage trends with a focus on healthcare employers.
Health-related benefits are at the forefront, with 88% of employers rating them as “extremely important” or “very important” for attracting and retaining talent.
The survey highlights innovative moves like expanded mental health coverage, more affordable medical options (including telemedicine), and support for family formation (fertility, adoption, paid leave).
Notably, employers are balancing the cost of rising premiums with a shift toward proactive health management solutions such as wellness incentives, preventative care programs, and flexible health accounts like HSAs and FSAs.
There is a continuing move to digital: digital navigation tools and virtual care services are cited as mission-critical for serving both frontline clinicians and administrative staff efficiently.
This survey is an essential backbone for strategy-setting in any healthcare organization aiming to stay competitive with its employee benefits offerings.
