Consumer Driven Health Care

An aging population, rising chronic disease prevalence and continued migration of care to ambulatory settings are increasingly shaping demand.

"These false or unproven claims about vaccines have remained persistent in terms of exposure over the past several years, with little change to the share of the public who have heard most of these myths," according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust.

Segal survey shows employees are highly aware of their mental health benefits, but affordability, scheduling challenges and limited workplace discussion continue to prevent many from seeking care.

New American Heart Association research finds workers are motivated to improve their wellbeing, but financial pressures, time constraints and workplace demands continue to stand in the way.

The cards may work smoothly more than 70% of the time, but not necessarily at big-box stores' checkout counters.

Growth in retail prescription drug spending is expected to be fastest at an average of 5.7% per year.