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Email this Webcast Support Files Final Slides   (.pdf)    Speaker Biographies   (.pdf)    Subscribe to kaisernetwork Podcasts Related Links Publications and Reports Sources for Further Research The Kaiser/HRET Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey 2005 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey  9/14/2005 Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust, Washington, D.C. View Briefing ( video ) ( podcast ) ( transcript ) This briefing is on the release of the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research and Educational Trust 2005 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey, an in-depth look at trends in health insurance costs and coverage in the workplace. The survey documents the change over the past year in health insurance premiums, benefits and employer cost-sharing mechanisms. This year, the survey also captures a detailed look at high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and consumer-driven arrangements like health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs). For more information on the survey, please visit the Kaiser Family Foundation Web site. Introductions and Opening Remarks: Drew Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO, Kaiser Family Foundation Mary Pittman, Ph.D., president, Health Research Educational Trust  Presentation of Survey Findings: Drew Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO, Kaiser Family Foundation and moderator Jon Gabel, survey co-author Gary Claxton, survey co-author Employer and Employee Perspectives: Kate Sullivan Hare, executive director, Health Care Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Gerry Shea, assistant to the president for Government Affairs, AFL-CIO   Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news, and events. Not sure if your computer is set up to view a HealthCast? For technical support on this or other issues: Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or How to View. Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. Change Your Video Preferences ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Help