AXIOS April 8, 2019
Employers are keeping quiet in the political debate over health care costs, but the cost crisis looming in front of them is bigger than many people may realize.
Why it matters: Washington isn’t known for being proactive, but in some ways it’s better prepared than the private sector to grapple with the ever-climbing cost of care. And some experts warn that these costs will eventually have a chilling effect on the economy.
Between the lines: Health care costs will keep rising throughout the system — everything gets more expensive over time, hospitals are continuing to consolidate, and the next wave of drugs will be wildly expensive. But private insurance may feel the biggest squeeze.
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