Maven’s State of Women’s and Family Health Benefits in Healthcare

How fertility, maternal health, and Gen Z are transforming benefits decisions

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Maven’s State of Women’s and Family Health Benefits in Healthcare

How fertility, maternal health, and Gen Z are transforming benefits decisions

2024 - Annual Maven Fertility Report Healthcare
2024 - Annual Maven Fertility Report Healthcare

Uncertain times call for proven outcomes

Amid the host of changes over the last few years, healthcare employers are designing their benefits to drive maximum impact. They aim to lower costs for employees while delivering clinical and financial returns on investment for the organization.

84%

of U.S.-based healthcare employees are concerned or very concerned about the rising cost of healthcare.

16%

of U.S.-based healthcare employers are shifting their approach to benefits by consolidating benefits, with many seeking out end-to-end family benefits vendors over point solutions.

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The world is changing—and benefits need to change with it

The world of work is going through seismic shifts, and it shows no signs of slowing down in 2024. Benefits-as-usual won’t be as effective moving forward, and HR teams are shifting their strategies to provide the support that cultivates a high-performing, engaged workforce. 

How are leading healthcare employers approaching women’s and family health benefits going into 2024? We surveyed over 1,200 HR leaders and over 3,000 full-time employees to understand the benefits employees need, and what changes employers are making to support them. 

The world is changing—and benefits need to change with it

The world of work is going through seismic shifts, and it shows no signs of slowing down in 2024. Benefits-as-usual won’t be as effective moving forward, and HR teams are shifting their strategies to provide the support that cultivates a high-performing, engaged workforce. 

How are leading healthcare employers approaching women’s and family health benefits going into 2024? We surveyed over 1,200 HR leaders and over 3,000 full-time employees to understand the benefits employees need, and what changes employers are making to support them. 

2024 - Annual Maven Fertility Report Healthcare

Uncertain times call for proven outcomes

Amid the host of changes over the last few years, healthcare employers are designing their benefits to drive maximum impact. They aim to lower costs for employees while delivering clinical and financial returns on investment for the organization.

84%

of U.S.-based healthcare employees are concerned or very concerned about the rising cost of healthcare.

16%

of U.S.-based healthcare employers are shifting their approach to benefits by consolidating benefits, with many seeking out end-to-end family benefits vendors over point solutions.

Explore the findingsExplore the findings

"Sanofi is proud to offer a broad range of benefits to employees and their families. We know that a larger part of our workforce is women and parents, so it was important for us to have them truly supported throughout all paths of parenthood as well as menopause."

Nathalie Grenache

Nathalie Grenache

Head of People Global Specialty Care & North America
Sanofi

Comprehensive solutions are rising to the top…

To build benefits better suited for a modern workforce, healthcare employers are looking for comprehensive support that covers employees’ full reproductive health journey. Nearly half of employers plan to expand their offerings through select end-to-end vendors to drive ROI and ensure all employees can access quality care along their reproductive health journey.

48%

of employers plan to increase their family health benefit offerings in the next two to three years

63%

of healthcare employees say that access to virtual healthcare makes it easier for them to work in person

73%

of healthcare employers say reproductive and family benefits are important or very important for retaining employees

...Because healthcare employees expect comprehensive support

In 2024, leading healthcare companies will align their benefits strategy with changing employee expectations. By doing so, employers will build employee trust and loyalty, cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce amidst changes.

Healthcare employers’ top family benefits priorities in 2024:

Mental health support

Childcare support

Maternity and parenting support, including paid parental leave

LGBTQIA+ support

Support for caring for elderly, disable, or ill family members