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Healthcare Cost Trends
Medical cost trend projections, survey data, and actuarial analysis of healthcare spending drivers.
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P&C InsuranceApril 24, 2026
Care access problems strain comp sector, slowing worker recovery, increasing costs
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Health InsuranceApril 22, 2026
Prices rose after No Surprises arbitration for some care: analysis
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Health InsuranceApril 22, 2026
Community Health Systems reports low volumes, earnings dip for Q1 2026
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 22, 2026
Better-for-you foods: MAHA influence showing up in grocery aisle
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 22, 2026
They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 21, 2026
Physician burnout falls for third year in 2025 to 42%, AMA data shows
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Health InsuranceApril 21, 2026
Merger to create nation's largest suicide prevention nonprofit
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 21, 2026
More than 70% of CFOs report margins of 2% or less
Healthcare Finance
Health InsuranceApril 21, 2026
QuikTrip to sell urgent care clinics after 6 years in business
Healthcare Dive
Health InsuranceApril 21, 2026
Woman Allegedly Took Disability Benefits From Conn. Job While Working Another in Mass.
Insurance Journal
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
In Connecticut, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
CVS, Mass General Brigham primary care deal would increase annual care spending by $40M, report predicts
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
Baptist Health, Arkansas adds community hospital in Magnolia to system
Healthcare Finance
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
Physician burnout is improving but some specialties lag, the AMA finds
Healthcare Dive
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 20, 2026
In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 18, 2026
Journalists Talk Hot Health Topics: Urgent Care Clinics Performing Abortions and Doulas’ Pay
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 18, 2026
Journalists Talk Hot Health Topics: Urgent Care Clinics Performing Abortions and Doulas’ Pay
KFF Health News
Health InsuranceApril 17, 2026
Over 80% of PCPs concerned about financial stability over next several years
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 17, 2026
Affordability, transparency: A look at large employers' top healthcare concerns
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 17, 2026
UC Health workers plan open-ended, system-wide strike for May 14
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Health InsuranceApril 16, 2026
Which costs more: Employer-Based Insurance or ACA coverage? The answer may surprise you...
ACA Signups
Health InsuranceApril 16, 2026
Progyny unveils new fertility benefit option for small, mid-size employers
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 16, 2026
More employers considering medical, pharmacy vendor switch amid rising healthcare costs, survey finds
Healthcare Dive
Health InsuranceApril 15, 2026
Behavioral health utilization is up with anxiety disorders leading demand, report finds
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 15, 2026
Legislation Would Expand Employee Contributions to HSAs, Student Loan Debt
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Health InsuranceApril 15, 2026
Hospitals with more disadvantaged patients fall short on price transparency, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
Health InsuranceApril 15, 2026
Accurate information helps health systems compete for patient attention
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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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