Survey: Midsize employers adjust to reduce health care cost increases.

EMPLOYER attitudes; BUSINESS planning; MEDICAL care costs; MARSH & McLennan Agency LLC; NS International (Company); SELF-insurance; BLUE Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Co.

The article discusses the findings of the "Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey" from Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, which looked into the strategy of employers in reducing healthcare cost in 2016. Topics covered include automotive supplier NS International Ltd.'s decision to shift to self-insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and a trend towards adding wellness and telemedicine programs with vendor participation and health plan participation.