According to a recent report from PwC's Health Research Institute, the 2017 medical cost trend is projected to be the same as the current year, growing at a rate of 6.5 percent.

Additionally, roughly half of employer health costs stem from hospital inpatient and outpatient services, however the small prescription drug share is increasing.

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