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Health Costs
Hospital Admissons Declined Dramatically in the Early Months of the Pandemic Before Mostly Rebounding by Mid-Summer
Average Family Premiums Rose 4% to $21,342 in 2020, Benchmark Employer Survey Finds
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, wellness programs, and employer practices. Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $21,342 this year, up 4% from last year, with workers on average paying $5,588 toward the cost of their coverage.
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Affordability in the ACA Marketplace Under a Proposal Like Joe Biden’s Health Plan
This KFF analysis finds that expanding ACA premium subsidies like Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has proposed would lower the cost of Marketplace coverage for nearly all potential enrollees, including the uninsured and others currently priced out of the Marketplace. Biden’s plan would, however, increase federal spending, which we do not attempt to estimate here.
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What We Know About Provider Consolidation
Revenue losses during the pandemic could intensify the trend toward consolidation among health care providers, in spite of federal financial assistance. We review the existing research on the impact of consolidation on health care costs and quality. - Drug Importation
10 FAQs on Prescription Drug Importation
The idea of allowing drugs to be imported from Canada and other countries is popular with Americans across the political spectrum, but has yet to be implemented due to concerns about safety, and strong opposition from the drug industry. - POLLING
Data Note: Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
This data note compiles our recent polling on the public’s experiences with and worries about health care costs,.
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National Health Spending Explorer
Explore up-to-date information on U.S. health spending by federal and local governments, private companies, and individuals. - health Costs
Surprise Bills Vary by Diagnosis and Type of Admission
This analysis finds that people with employer coverage receive surprise medical bills more often when admitted for certain conditions, including heart attacks, surgery (including mastectomies) and mental health or substance abuse treatment. - INTERACTIVE
Household Health Spending Calculator
This interactive tool highlights how much Americans spend on health based on family size, income level, insurance source, and health status. - National Spending
How do Health Expenditures Vary Across the Population?
This analysis explores variations in health spending and finds that the 5% of Americans with the highest spending account for almost half of all spending.
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