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With healthcare prices expected to rise in 2023, many employers are looking for ways to cut costs — and emergency room visits may just be the key.
Nearly 70% of ER visits are not considered emergencies, according to a 2019 UnitedHealth Group report. And given that the average ER visit costs over $2,000, Americans lose approximately $47 billion a year seeking care in the wrong place. But despite the costs, this trend persists, hurting employers and employees.
Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio
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