Mitigating health care costs in 2021 hinges on the right digital shopping tools

Digital health care shopping tools provide employees the resources they need to make informed, confident medical decisions.

Financial security has and always will be a priority for employees and employers alike. However, the past few months have exacerbated consumers’ concern over their finances, leaving nearly 9 in 10 Americans worried. What’s more, half of Americans are concerned they will go bankrupt because of a medical issue, specifically. According to a recent study from academic researchers, 66.5% of all bankruptcies are tied to medical expenses, whether it’s due to costs of care, prescriptions or time out of work.