4 things to know about the top drivers of rising healthcare costs

As a physician as well as a regional president with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texa s (BCBSTX), I am often asked: Why is health care so expensive? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to that important question due largely to the complexity of the U.S. health care system. However, there are some current realities – from hospital consolidation to free-standing emergency rooms to prescription drugs prices – which employers as well as their employees should know to understand what is contributing…
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