Consumer Driven Health Care

Now that the first round of price negotiations is complete, CMS' new guidelines will provide more time for drugmakers to make counteroffers, as selected drugs for round 2 will be announced by Feb. 1, 2025.

Nearly half of Americans report that a candidate's positions on lowering drug costs and mental health care policy are important in determining their vote in.

People aged 50 to 64 are skipping routine care and splitting pills as health care costs continue to rise.

Only 34% of employers expect to shift costs to employees through premium contributions, and just 20% will promote account-based health plans or high-deductible health plans.

The U.S. spends 2X more on health care than peer countries, yet U.S. health care utilization has remained largely unchanged.

Workers with high vitality are more engaged and willing to put in extra effort.