HealthIT Answers January 19, 2025
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By Jay Eisenstock, Founder, JE Consulting

The shocking execution of the CEO of America’s largest health insurer has reignited widespread criticism of the health insurance industry, often viewed as primarily responsible for the high cost of healthcare. While these companies bear some responsibility, the issue is far more complex with blame shared across the entire system. The price of healthcare is a multifaceted problem with no easy solution. As a veteran of the health insurance industry with 30 years of experience, I’m often asked why healthcare is so expensive. My enigmatic answer: the cost of healthcare is the cost of healthcare.

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