![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey reveals that after rising from 8.2% in 2021 to a higher than anticipated 8.8% in 2022, the healthcare benefit cost trend for 2023 is projected to remain at a stubbornly high global average of 10%.Ĭosts are expected to continue rising in most regions (Figure 1). Rampant inflation and increased healthcare utilization coming out of the pandemic are contributing to the highest projected increase in global medical costs in nearly 15 years. medical trend data are drawn from other WTW research. Regional and global trend rates have been weighted using GDP per capita. A total of 257 leading health insurers representing 55 countries participated in our 2023 survey. Yes, I’ve been to the Sears Tower, but didn’t find it as interesting… Aside from the architecture of the building itself which I never cared for, I always felt the location itself might have been greatly improved upon if it had been nearer the lake itself… perhaps near Lake Shore Drive so it could take advantage of the beautiful views on the South Side of the city.WTW conducts the Global Medical Trends Survey every year between July and September. I’ve been able to view our city from many points at the Hancock Building… from the Observatory at the top, the Cafe to relax and watch the setting sun, the Signature Lounge for drinks and conversation as the city comes to life in the evening, and one memorable night when I had a glorious birthday dinner at the 95th watching as the sun set over the city… The view of Lake Shore Drive and the North Shore is stunning from that view, and at sundown there is no equivalent. When the Hancock first went up, I was sure I’d never like it, but it became a favorite of mine not long after my first visit at sundown… I grew up in Chicago, and still remember when eating lunch at the top of the Prudential Building was such a thrill, because for a brief time it was the tallest building. Smackdown winner: Skydeck, because the feature comparing your height to other famous structures is pretty cool. ![]() The ride up is accompanied by a witty narration, mostly explaining how fast you’re going (more than 20 mph). The ride up to the Observatory takes 40 seconds to climb 1,000 feet, making these the fastest elevators in North America. The 360 Chicago elevators, while smaller, could also potentially be crowded on a busy day. It was cool to see the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower falling away as we quickly ascended, and the feature helped put into perspective just how tall the Willis Tower is. The large elevator will probably be packed, but you’ll be entertained for that minute by a flat-screen television throwing out some fun facts and explaining how high you are climbing, while comparing that height to other well-known structures around the world. Once you finally make it to the elevators that will whisk you up to the Skydeck, it takes about 60 seconds to ascend 1,353 feet to the 103 rd floor of the Willis Tower. Sunset views over Lake Michigan from 360 Chicago The Ride Up Total wait time from the front doors was quoted at about 2.5 hours for general admission. There was a line to simply board the elevator that takes you down to a security checkpoint and the ticketing counters, and then another wait to board the elevators up to the Skydeck. I visited on a sunny, Saturday afternoon in mid-March – right around Spring Break time for most high school and colleges – and again on a sunny Saturday afternoon in April a few years later. The Skydeck, being the more popular of the two options, can have some really long lines and wait times. Wait times are completely dependent on the weather, day of the week, and the season. Both the Skydeck and 360 Chicago suggest visiting early in the morning, or in the evening (after 5 p.m.) for the shortest wait times. Unless you go up either of these towers on an overcast day, chances are you will have to wait in line to buy tickets, and then wait to get into the elevators that will whisk you up to the observation decks. Get nighttime views like this from 360 Chicago Wait Times ![]()
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