Benefits Strategy for the Road Ahead

Health care costs are still climbing, but employers are not powerless. In this episode of _Fast Break_, M3’s Ryan Barbieri and C2’s Jill Palmer unpack M3’s 2026 Momentum Report and share how businesses can move beyond renewal-season reactions to build smarter, data-backed benefits strategies. From pharmacy pressures and high-cost claims to employee navigation and long-term planning, this conversation offers a practical look at what it takes to manage rising costs while supporting the people behind the plan.