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Why health care costs are making consumers more afraid of medical bills than an actual illness

Henry Kotula

In addition, the health system is also pushing ahead with advances in medical technology, which may help bring down costs in the future. “We firmly believe digital technology is going to have a transformative effect,” Mihaljevic said.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

The average number of plans a beneficiary has access to this year will be 28, up by a whopping 50% from 2017. What’s more, new entrants that boast a customer-driven approach such as Oscar Health are entering the fray in major markets such as New York and Houston.