American Hospital Association August 7, 2018
Large employers project the total cost of providing medical and pharmacy benefits will rise 5% in 2019 to $14,800, according to the latest annual survey by the National Business Group on Health. The total includes premiums and out-of-pocket costs for employees and dependents, with employers covering about 70% and employees 30%. Employers cited high cost claims, specialty pharmacy, and specific diseases as key drivers of cost increases. About 35% reported implementing alternative payment and delivery models directly or through their health plan, and 11% plan...
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