The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: How high did your company’s health insurance benefits increase
on your most recent renewal?
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Zero to 10 percent: 7%
11 to 20 percent: 50%
21 to 30 percent: 43%
Over 30 percent: 0
Not at all: 0
QUESTION: Do you consider rising health insurance costs an important threat
to the profitability of your business?
Yes: 93% No: 7%
QUESTION: Have you considered dropping health insurance coverage for your
workers?
Yes: 14% No: 86%
QUESTION: Have you considered adjusting your health insurance plan so that
your employees pay higher deductibles?
Yes: 71% No: 29%
QUESTION: Could the state be doing more to help the business community
in combating rising health insurance costs?
Yes: 86% No: 14%
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