Healthcare prices are only going up in the U.S., forcing more Americans to avoid care altogether or risk medical debt. However, employers can make a difference, just by implementing small-scale changes.
The U.S. has one of the highest costs of healthcare in the world, with total spend climbing to $4.3 trillion and total medical debt at nearly $200 billion. For many employers, reducing healthcare costs in the U.S. system seems like nothing short of a herculean task — but it’s a necessary one if they want a successful business, underlines Becky Seefeldt, vice president of strategy at Benefit Resource, a pre-tax benefits administration company.
