Survey found insurance premiums grew faster than inflation in 2020

According to Kaiser Family Foundation ’srecent survey on employer health benefits, premiums for people with employer-sponsored health insurance increased by 4% last year, faster than both the rate of wage growth and inflation. During this same time, prices for brand medicinesincreased just 1.7% after accounting for rebates and discounts, less than the rate of inflation for the third year in a row.

Source: The Catalyst - October 20, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Gabby Migliara Tags: Drug Cost Hospitals Let's Talk About Cost Source Type: news