It's been well established by now that the health care industry makes the world go round. Or if not the world, then at least the United States, where we spend more on health care than any other country, and health care represents an increasingly significant chunk of our GDP.
Health care is a trillion dollar business, and it's also driving the U.S. economy, creating jobs, innovations in medical products and services and driving the rise and fall of the stock market. And despite a couple of stumbles related to speculation about Medicare for All or a single-payer system increased scrutiny of drug prices, the industry is on track for another blockbuster year.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
