It costs more to deliver health care in small rural communities than in urban areas, and many health insurance plans do not pay enough to cover these costs.

More than half of respondents said they feel "overwhelmed or anxious" at the thought of dealing with insurance.

Historically the firm's executive compensation has risen when more investor money flows into one of the products to which the tool steers clients.

Nearly 6 in 10 postings advertised at least one benefit in May, up from less than 40% in January 2020.

With fewer than 100 days left before the November election, which party will control the White House and Congress remains anyone's guess.

Inflation was higher wage growth for postal workers (minus 13%) marketers (minus 8%), real estate agents (minus 7%), accountants (minus 6%) and Insurance agents (minus 6%).

One in three attribute a portion of their debt to emergency care, and 1 in 4 to prescription drugs.

"A 1% increase in health care prices caused by a hospital merger lowers both payroll and the number of employees at firms outside the health sector by approximately 0.4%," according to the study.