As Healthcare Costs Soar, Employers Search for Solutions -- Including Unconventional Ones

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 16, 2026--

A striking new data point from the Lockton 2026 National Benefits Survey signals just how far employers are willing to go to manage rising healthcare costs: 46% of self-funded plan sponsors say they would consider international drug sourcing for pharmacy benefits -- an approach that remains complex and may expose plan sponsors to legal and compliance risks if not properly designed and administered, although the risk is unclear based on the lack of regulatory enforcement.