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Healthcare Cost Trends
Medical cost trend projections, survey data, and actuarial analysis of healthcare spending drivers.
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Health InsuranceSeptember 10, 2026
University of Iowa Health Care calls off $2B+ patient tower build
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Health InsuranceSeptember 10, 2026
Optum Health CEO pulls back curtain on turnaround
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Health InsuranceSeptember 10, 2026
Preventive care benefits can cut high-cost claimants in half, exec says
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Health InsuranceSeptember 10, 2026
One in three employer compensation dollars now goes to benefits
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Health InsuranceSeptember 9, 2026
As elective surgical volumes drag in 2026, health system execs say solid demand is still in sight
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Health InsuranceSeptember 9, 2026
Increases in healthcare spending the largest driver behind premium growth: Yale study
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P&C InsuranceSeptember 9, 2026
Older Construction Workers Show Mixed Chronic Disease Picture, But Chronic Pain And Anxiety Persist
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Health InsuranceSeptember 9, 2026
UnitedHealth Sells Interest in Florida WellMed Clinics to TPG
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
Is private equity coming for your benefits brokerage?
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
CMS puts more pressure on DME suppliers as part of anti-fraud push
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
Independent Kansas health systems launch shared services organization
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
Do benefits brokers need a new playbook on employer health costs?
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
Hospitals need better SUD care. Team-based approaches are bringing results
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
China Injects $45 Billion in Banks, Insurers to Boost Growth
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Health InsuranceSeptember 8, 2026
The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills
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Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Employers Gear Up for Biggest Healthcare Cost Spike in 20 Years
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Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Mark Cuban's recipe for affordable healthcare includes these 5 policy changes
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Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Employers Anticipate Healthcare Costs to Rise for 5th Consecutive Year
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Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Industry Voices—How AMCs can prevent healthcare deserts through strategic M&A
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P&C InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
California Workers’ Comp Medical Costs Rose 5% In 2025, With Medical-Legal And Equipment Services Leading The Increase
Risk & Insurance
Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Adena Health acquires Fairfield Medical Center after antitrust scrutiny
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Health InsuranceSeptember 4, 2026
Health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, highest since 2003
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Health InsuranceSeptember 3, 2026
ANA: Individuals, employers share responsibility in tackling nurse fatigue
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Health InsuranceSeptember 3, 2026
FTC claims Ohio hospital's acquisition pivot as antitrust victory
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Health InsuranceSeptember 3, 2026
One employer at a time: Allison De Paoli on fixing benefits
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Health InsuranceSeptember 3, 2026
Howden hire spotlights broker battle for multinational benefits
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Health InsuranceSeptember 2, 2026
Employers’ health benefits costs could rise 8.2% in 2027: Marsh survey
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Health InsuranceSeptember 2, 2026
HaloMD says No Surprises is lowering spending on emergency care. Researchers aren’t convinced.
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P&C InsuranceSeptember 2, 2026
What's 'FOBO'? And why are so many workers afraid of it?
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Healthcare Cost Trends 2026: What Actuaries Need to Know About the Forces Reshaping Medical Spending
February 21, 2026Medical cost trends at 8.5–9.5%, GLP-1 drug costs reshaping pharmacy spend, behavioral health surges, oncology spending acceleration, and actuarial implications for pricing, reserving, and employer plan design.
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