Welcome to the third 2009 edition of Global Health & Benefits Perspective. This publication contains articles of interest to multinational clients and prospects written by Mercer's thought leaders around the world.

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In this edition

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Reforming US health care – Global insights on viable solutions

What the US can learn from other countries health care systems as it gears up to get its own passed before the end of the year.

Blaine Bos

Linda Havlin

Chinese health care reform: An overview

Health care reform in China is due to launch in early April next year. This overview compares health care in China to other countries, lays out the challenges and provides a future outlook.

Greta Mikelonis

Jeffrey Fan

Cost containment of health plans in Europe

This article compares cost cutting in Europe with the US and outlines some of the actions companies are taking. It also paints a picture of what more comprehensive health plans in Europe might look like in the future.

Stephen Clements

Mental health: A priority for Canada’s employers

Improving employees’ mental well-being is all the more necessary at a time of rising costs and grim statistics.

Philip Weiner

International benefits lessons: Collaboration at the International Employee Benefits Association meeting

Conclusions and thoughts on the key discussion topics at the 2009 conference, including: governance, multinational pooling, M&A and flexible benefits.

Jeremy Hill

Upcoming topics

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Easy access to articles - arranged by topic

We have arranged all our previous articles into key topics and regional areas to help you quickly find the subjects you are most interested in. You can access these articles directly from the Archives section.