Maven Clinic Report Highlights Growing Disconnect Between Employer Benefits and Employee Confidence

Event summary

  • Maven Clinic's fifth annual report surveyed 2,071 HR leaders and 4,964 employees across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and India.
  • Despite a 39% increase in women's and family health benefits offered by employers, employee confidence declined across nearly every category.
  • High-risk pregnancies are driving up healthcare costs, with 57% of benefits leaders reporting increased costs and only 3.5% of employees correctly identifying all risk factors.
  • 81% of employees have used AI for health information, with 33% taking action based on AI-generated guidance.
  • Health insurance premiums for families rose 6% in 2025, reaching nearly $28,000 per family.

The big picture

Maven Clinic's report underscores the broader industry trend of rising healthcare costs and access barriers, particularly in women's and family health. As employers invest more in benefits, the disconnect between expanding offerings and declining employee confidence highlights the need for better coordination and accessibility. The increasing influence of AI and direct-to-consumer health advertising further complicates the landscape, requiring strategic adjustments from both employers and healthcare providers.

What we're watching

Benefits Coordination
How Maven and other providers will address the growing patchwork of point solutions to improve benefits accessibility and coordination.
AI Integration
Whether employers can mitigate risks associated with AI-generated health information while leveraging its potential to streamline care.
Cost Management
The pace at which employers can manage rising healthcare costs driven by high-risk pregnancies and other factors through expanded benefits and care coordination.