Healthcare debt in the United States has reached an estimated $140 billion, impacting half of the American population. And that dollar amount is only bound to grow if the healthcare market stays at the status quo.
Beyond fully adopting a universal or two-tiered healthcare system, the U.S. may need to change the way in which the healthcare market is currently incentivized to make a profit. Chris Thurin, executive vice president of organic growth at OneDigital, which focuses on healthcare and wellness benefits management, names the medical loss ratio as an effective place to start.
