Chart showing increase The steady increase across all service areas is notable at a time of upheaval in the health care markets, most notably the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Health care spending rose steadily over the past decade, with spending increases found in most major categories of service, according to a new report in Health Affairs. The study, using claims data from the Health Care Cost Institute, found that total health spending per capita for enrollees in employer-sponsored insurance plans increased by 44 percent from 2007 through 2016.

The report looked at spending for four major service categories: inpatient hospital, outpatient facility, professional services, and prescription drugs. The research focused on spending on services rather than premium increases.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?

 

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2023 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.