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65% say they are already living paycheck-to-paycheck

The 5% alternative payment models need extension.

Premiums remained steady in 2022, but increases in 2023 likely

Year-end outlook not looking good as financial struggles continue

Well-being programs and value-based care among other trends to watch

Inflation is the top reason that nearly one-third of Americans are concerned about covering unexpected health care needs

Survey shows respondents underestimated annual cost of care by 145%

The pandemic revealed vulnerabilities to our health care system and overall economy, and the impacts are driving up health care spending and the cost of care.

Could be an indication that inflation is starting to cool

Poll shows that many received more regular health care thanks to the boost in insurance coverage

Notable job gains in health care helped boost non-farm employment by 261,000 in October

Declining volume and revenue with increasing expenses mean many systems are ending the year in the red

Increase marks the fourth consecutive three-quarter point boost

Health care real estate is viewed as a stable asset among investors

80% of uninsured don’t know about financial assistance available from providers

How can you protect your wealth from inflation’s erosion of buying power if the traditional solution — bonds — won’t do this job?

Not understanding what business ‘quality’ means can be costly

All new locations will be in metro areas of Florida

Why it’s time to play the long game.

Financial planning beyond inflation.

Largest increase in 15 years driven by inflation and increased utilization, but North America expected to do better than most regions

Almost all respondents report raising wages to boost retention, according to a Kaufmann Hall report

Report shows margins on patient operations are near zero

Over the last 12 months, the full CPI has increased 8.2%

Commonwealth Fund survey predicts the situation will worsen as pandemic measures expire