Becker's Healthcare June 21, 2021
Alia Paavola

Compared to last May, healthcare spending in the U.S. is picking up, according to a new analysis from nonprofit research firm Altarum.

For the study, Altarum analyzed monthly pricing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Four things to know:

1. The overall healthcare price index grew 2 percent in May 2021, compared to May 2020.

2. Prices for hospital and...

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