MedCity News December 9, 2025
Cathy Hartman

To bend the cost curve, we need a smarter, more integrated approach to care management — one capable of addressing rising upstream cost drivers, while still delivering high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Healthcare costs in America are rising at unsustainable levels. The past two years brought the highest back-to-back cost hikes in a decade — and the trend shows no signs of slowing down as employers brace for another 9% increase in healthcare costs in 2026. For health plans, there is mounting pressure to reel in costs and deliver greater value.

A major driver of these rising costs is the growing prevalence of comorbidities. Today’s patients are showing up with more complex, interrelated conditions that increase acuity, prolong recovery times,...

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