Earlier this year we released an analysis looking at how often health plans had taken steps to limit out-of-pocket costs for their enrollees during the pandemic. We found that many individual and fully-insured group market insurers had waived cost-sharing (copays, …
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How costly are common health services in the United States?
It is well documented that the U.S. is an outlier among peer countries when it comes to health spending, and recent Peterson-KFF analysis finds that the cost of inpatient and outpatient care is the primary driver behind this gap in …
Potential costs of COVID-19 treatment for people with employer coverage
As the new coronavirus spreads within the United States, questions have arisen over the potential costs people may face if they become severely ill and need treatment. To address concerns over costs associated with COVID-19, Vice President Pence met with …
Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States, and U.S. mortality from circulatory system diseases is relatively high compared to similarly wealthy OECD countries. Yet, a recent study reveals that hospitalizations …